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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.63, 1,300.98 and 380.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.63, 1,300.98 and 380.11 is: 569.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.63 : 1,300.98 = 380.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.63/1,300.98 = 380.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.63x = 1,300.98 × 380.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.63x = 494,512.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,512.26/867.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.96

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