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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.59, 1,301.39 and 251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.59, 1,301.39 and 251.30 is: 376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.59 : 1,301.39 = 251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.59/1,301.39 = 251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.59x = 1,301.39 × 251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.59x = 327,039.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,039.45/867.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.95

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