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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.13, 1,300.62 and 380.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.13, 1,300.62 and 380.05 is: 570.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.13 : 1,300.62 = 380.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.13/1,300.62 = 380.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.13x = 1,300.62 × 380.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.13x = 494,294.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,294.13/867.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.04

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