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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.54, 1,300.80 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.54, 1,300.80 and 347.52 is: 521.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.54 : 1,300.80 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.54/1,300.80 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.54x = 1,300.80 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.54x = 452,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,054.02/867.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.08

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