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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.66, 1,300.76 and 347.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.66, 1,300.76 and 347.42 is: 520.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.66 : 1,300.76 = 347.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.66/1,300.76 = 347.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.66x = 1,300.76 × 347.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.66x = 451,910.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,910.04/867.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.84

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