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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.76, 1,301.28 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.76, 1,301.28 and 380.44 is: 570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.76 : 1,301.28 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.76/1,301.28 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.76x = 1,301.28 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.76x = 495,058.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,058.96/867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.50

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