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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.18, 1,300.05 and 380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.18, 1,300.05 and 380.46 is: 570.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.18 : 1,300.05 = 380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.18/1,300.05 = 380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.18x = 1,300.05 × 380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.18x = 494,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,617.02/867.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.37

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