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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.42, 1,301.11 and 290.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.42, 1,301.11 and 290.29 is: 435.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.42 : 1,301.11 = 290.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.42/1,301.11 = 290.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.42x = 1,301.11 × 290.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.42x = 377,699.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,699.22/867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.43

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