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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867, 1,301.10 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867, 1,301.10 and 354 is: 531.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867 : 1,301.10 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867/1,301.10 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867x = 1,301.10 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867x = 460,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,589.40/867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.24

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