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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.41, 1,301.25 and 380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.41, 1,301.25 and 380.60 is: 570.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.41 : 1,301.25 = 380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.41/1,301.25 = 380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.41x = 1,301.25 × 380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.41x = 495,255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,255.75/867.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.96

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