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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.26, 1,300.94 and 250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.26, 1,300.94 and 250.95 is: 376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.26 : 1,300.94 = 250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.26/1,300.94 = 250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.26x = 1,300.94 × 250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.26x = 326,471.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,471.52/867.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.44

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