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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.60, 1,301.70 and 380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.60, 1,301.70 and 380.58 is: 571.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.60 : 1,301.70 = 380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.60/1,301.70 = 380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.60x = 1,301.70 × 380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.60x = 495,400.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,400.99/867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.00

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