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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.62, 1,301.10 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.62, 1,301.10 and 251.12 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.62 : 1,301.10 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.62/1,301.10 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.62x = 1,301.10 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.62x = 326,732.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,732.23/867.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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