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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.97, 1,301.85 and 380.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.97, 1,301.85 and 380.97 is: 572.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.97 : 1,301.85 = 380.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.97/1,301.85 = 380.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.97x = 1,301.85 × 380.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.97x = 495,965.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,965.79/866.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.07

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