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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.09, 1,300.77 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.09, 1,300.77 and 250.80 is: 376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.09 : 1,300.77 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.09/1,300.77 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.09x = 1,300.77 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.09x = 326,233.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,233.12/867.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.24

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