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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.32, 1,301.60 and 340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.32, 1,301.60 and 340.30 is: 510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.32 : 1,301.60 = 340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.32/1,301.60 = 340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.32x = 1,301.60 × 340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.32x = 442,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,936.96/867.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.70

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