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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.50, 1,301.39 and 290.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.50, 1,301.39 and 290.51 is: 435.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.50 : 1,301.39 = 290.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.50/1,301.39 = 290.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.50x = 1,301.39 × 290.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.50x = 378,066.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,066.81/867.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.81

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