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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.79, 1,301.60 and 354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.79, 1,301.60 and 354.75 is: 532.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.79 : 1,301.60 = 354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.79/1,301.60 = 354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.79x = 1,301.60 × 354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.79x = 461,742.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,742.60/867.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.09

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