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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.28, 1,300.94 and 290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.28, 1,300.94 and 290.20 is: 435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.28 : 1,300.94 = 290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.28/1,300.94 = 290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.28x = 1,300.94 × 290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.28x = 377,532.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,532.79/867.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.31

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