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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.33, 1,300.46 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.33, 1,300.46 and 373.47 is: 559.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.33 : 1,300.46 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.33/1,300.46 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.33x = 1,300.46 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.33x = 485,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,680.93/867.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.97

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