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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.72, 1,301.33 and 251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.72, 1,301.33 and 251.42 is: 377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.72 : 1,301.33 = 251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.72/1,301.33 = 251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.72x = 1,301.33 × 251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.72x = 327,174.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,174.51/867.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.05

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