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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.76, 1,301.34 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.76, 1,301.34 and 290.50 is: 435.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.76 : 1,301.34 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.76/1,301.34 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.76x = 1,301.34 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.76x = 378,039.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,039.27/867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.65

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