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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.43, 1,301.23 and 282.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.43, 1,301.23 and 282.41 is: 423.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.43 : 1,301.23 = 282.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.43/1,301.23 = 282.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.43x = 1,301.23 × 282.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.43x = 367,473.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,473.86/867.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.64

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