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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.12, 1,301.12 and 380.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.12, 1,301.12 and 380.18 is: 570.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.12 : 1,301.12 = 380.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.12/1,301.12 = 380.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.12x = 1,301.12 × 380.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.12x = 494,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,659.80/867.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.46

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