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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.59, 1,301.54 and 380.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.59, 1,301.54 and 380.98 is: 571.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.59 : 1,301.54 = 380.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.59/1,301.54 = 380.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.59x = 1,301.54 × 380.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.59x = 495,860.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,860.43/867.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.54

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