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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.48, 1,301.41 and 251.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.48, 1,301.41 and 251.21 is: 376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.48 : 1,301.41 = 251.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.48/1,301.41 = 251.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.48x = 1,301.41 × 251.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.48x = 326,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,925.89/867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.87

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