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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.14, 1,300.71 and 380.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.14, 1,300.71 and 380.51 is: 570.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.14 : 1,300.71 = 380.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.14/1,300.71 = 380.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.14x = 1,300.71 × 380.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.14x = 494,933.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,933.16/867.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.77

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