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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.43, 1,301.17 and 380.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.43, 1,301.17 and 380.49 is: 570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.43 : 1,301.17 = 380.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.43/1,301.17 = 380.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.43x = 1,301.17 × 380.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.43x = 495,082.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,082.17/867.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.75

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