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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.49, 1,301.47 and 251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.49, 1,301.47 and 251.18 is: 376.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.49 : 1,301.47 = 251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.49/1,301.47 = 251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.49x = 1,301.47 × 251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.49x = 326,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,901.98/867.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.84

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