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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.54, 1,301.23 and 251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.54, 1,301.23 and 251.42 is: 377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.54 : 1,301.23 = 251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.54/1,301.23 = 251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.54x = 1,301.23 × 251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.54x = 327,155.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,155.25/867.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.11

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