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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.40, 1,301.34 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.40, 1,301.34 and 347.60 is: 521.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.40 : 1,301.34 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.40/1,301.34 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.40x = 1,301.34 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.40x = 452,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,345.78/867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.50

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