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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.48, 1,301.68 and 380.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.48, 1,301.68 and 380.42 is: 570.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.48 : 1,301.68 = 380.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.48/1,301.68 = 380.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.48x = 1,301.68 × 380.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.48x = 495,185.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,185.11/867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.83

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