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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.42, 1,300.56 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.42, 1,300.56 and 347.04 is: 520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.42 : 1,300.56 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.42/1,300.56 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.42x = 1,300.56 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.42x = 451,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,346.34/867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.33

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