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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.71, 1,302.14 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.71, 1,302.14 and 380.84 is: 571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.71 : 1,302.14 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.71/1,302.14 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.71x = 1,302.14 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.71x = 495,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,901.44/867.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.50

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