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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.66, 1,302.03 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.66, 1,302.03 and 381.12 is: 571.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.66 : 1,302.03 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.66/1,302.03 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.66x = 1,302.03 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.66x = 496,229.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,229.67/867.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.92

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