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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.71, 1,301.27 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.71, 1,301.27 and 251.25 is: 376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.71 : 1,301.27 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.71/1,301.27 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.71x = 1,301.27 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.71x = 326,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,941.15/867.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.79

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