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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.25, 1,300.88 and 347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.25, 1,300.88 and 347.49 is: 521.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.25 : 1,300.88 = 347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.25/1,300.88 = 347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.25x = 1,300.88 × 347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.25x = 452,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,034.55/867.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.23

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