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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.32, 1,300.44 and 380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.32, 1,300.44 and 380 is: 569.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.32 : 1,300.44 = 380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.32/1,300.44 = 380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.32x = 1,300.44 × 380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.32x = 494,167.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,167.20/867.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.76

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