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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.52, 1,301.24 and 354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.52, 1,301.24 and 354.52 is: 531.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.52 : 1,301.24 = 354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.52/1,301.24 = 354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.52x = 1,301.24 × 354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.52x = 461,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,315.60/867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.76

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