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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867, 1,300.64 and 290.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867, 1,300.64 and 290.01 is: 435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867 : 1,300.64 = 290.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867/1,300.64 = 290.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867x = 1,300.64 × 290.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867x = 377,198.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,198.61/867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.06

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