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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.32, 1,300.97 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.32, 1,300.97 and 354.32 is: 531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.32 : 1,300.97 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.32/1,300.97 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.32x = 1,300.97 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.32x = 460,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,953.19/867.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.47

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