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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.63, 1,301.50 and 251.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.63, 1,301.50 and 251.33 is: 377.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.63 : 1,301.50 = 251.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.63/1,301.50 = 251.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.63x = 1,301.50 × 251.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.63x = 327,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,099.80/867.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.00

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