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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.13, 1,300.66 and 290.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.13, 1,300.66 and 290.00 is: 434.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.13 : 1,300.66 = 290.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.13/1,300.66 = 290.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.13x = 1,300.66 × 290.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.13x = 377,193.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,193.93/867.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.99

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