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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.10, 1,301.00 and 379.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.10, 1,301.00 and 379.81 is: 569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.10 : 1,301.00 = 379.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.10/1,301.00 = 379.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.10x = 1,301.00 × 379.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.10x = 494,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,132.54/867.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.87

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