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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.36, 1,300.26 and 380.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.36, 1,300.26 and 380.02 is: 569.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.36 : 1,300.26 = 380.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.36/1,300.26 = 380.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.36x = 1,300.26 × 380.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.36x = 494,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,124.81/867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.69

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