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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.67, 1,301.72 and 251.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.67, 1,301.72 and 251.43 is: 377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.67 : 1,301.72 = 251.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.67/1,301.72 = 251.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.67x = 1,301.72 × 251.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.67x = 327,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,291.46/867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.21

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