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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.35, 1,301.13 and 290.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.35, 1,301.13 and 290.23 is: 435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.35 : 1,301.13 = 290.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.35/1,301.13 = 290.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.35x = 1,301.13 × 290.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.35x = 377,619.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,619.00/867.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.37

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