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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.66, 1,301.59 and 380.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.66, 1,301.59 and 380.65 is: 571.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.66 : 1,301.59 = 380.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.66/1,301.59 = 380.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.66x = 1,301.59 × 380.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.66x = 495,450.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,450.23/867.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.02

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