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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.04, 1,300.55 and 217.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.04, 1,300.55 and 217.78 is: 326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.04 : 1,300.55 = 217.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.04/1,300.55 = 217.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.04x = 1,300.55 × 217.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.04x = 283,233.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,233.78/867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.67

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