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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.44, 1,301.40 and 282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.44, 1,301.40 and 282.54 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.44 : 1,301.40 = 282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.44/1,301.40 = 282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.44x = 1,301.40 × 282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.44x = 367,697.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,697.56/867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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