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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.73, 1,301.56 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.73, 1,301.56 and 347.96 is: 521.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.73 : 1,301.56 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.73/1,301.56 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.73x = 1,301.56 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.73x = 452,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,893.20/867.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.93

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