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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.50, 1,300.94 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.50, 1,300.94 and 251.04 is: 376.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.50 : 1,300.94 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.50/1,300.94 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.50x = 1,300.94 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.50x = 326,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,587.98/867.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.47

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