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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.09, 1,300.91 and 373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.09, 1,300.91 and 373.26 is: 560.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.09 : 1,300.91 = 373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.09/1,300.91 = 373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.09x = 1,300.91 × 373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.09x = 485,577.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,577.67/867.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.01

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