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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.27, 1,301.31 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.27, 1,301.31 and 347.52 is: 521.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.27 : 1,301.31 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.27/1,301.31 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.27x = 1,301.31 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.27x = 452,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,231.25/867.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.44

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