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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.50, 1,301.80 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.50, 1,301.80 and 354.50 is: 531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.50 : 1,301.80 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.50/1,301.80 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.50x = 1,301.80 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.50x = 461,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,488.10/867.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.97

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