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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.72, 1,300.68 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.72, 1,300.68 and 381 is: 571.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.72 : 1,300.68 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.72/1,300.68 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.72x = 1,300.68 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.72x = 495,559.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,559.08/867.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.10

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