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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.04, 1,300.55 and 380.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.04, 1,300.55 and 380.12 is: 570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.04 : 1,300.55 = 380.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.04/1,300.55 = 380.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.04x = 1,300.55 × 380.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.04x = 494,356.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,356.66/867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.17

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