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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.23, 1,300.20 and 347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.23, 1,300.20 and 347.27 is: 520.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.23 : 1,300.20 = 347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.23/1,300.20 = 347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.23x = 1,300.20 × 347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.23x = 451,513.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,513.95/867.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.64

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