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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.53, 1,301.29 and 251.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.53, 1,301.29 and 251.23 is: 376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.53 : 1,301.29 = 251.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.53/1,301.29 = 251.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.53x = 1,301.29 × 251.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.53x = 326,926.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,926.93/867.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.85

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