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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.55, 1,301.30 and 347.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.55, 1,301.30 and 347.39 is: 521.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.55 : 1,301.30 = 347.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.55/1,301.30 = 347.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.55x = 1,301.30 × 347.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.55x = 452,058.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,058.61/867.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.07

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