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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.75, 1,301.85 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.75, 1,301.85 and 251.50 is: 377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.75 : 1,301.85 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.75/1,301.85 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.75x = 1,301.85 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.75x = 327,415.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,415.28/867.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.32

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