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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.40, 1,301.32 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.40, 1,301.32 and 251.08 is: 376.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.40 : 1,301.32 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.40/1,301.32 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.40x = 1,301.32 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.40x = 326,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,735.43/867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.68

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