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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.17, 1,300.82 and 380.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.17, 1,300.82 and 380.13 is: 570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.17 : 1,300.82 = 380.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.17/1,300.82 = 380.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.17x = 1,300.82 × 380.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.17x = 494,478.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,478.81/867.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.22

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