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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.61, 1,300.46 and 380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.61, 1,300.46 and 380.60 is: 570.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.61 : 1,300.46 = 380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.61/1,300.46 = 380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.61x = 1,300.46 × 380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.61x = 494,951.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,951.55/867.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.48

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