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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.10, 1,300.78 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.10, 1,300.78 and 346.84 is: 520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.10 : 1,300.78 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.10/1,300.78 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.10x = 1,300.78 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.10x = 451,162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,162.54/867.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.31

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