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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.79, 1,301.69 and 251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.79, 1,301.69 and 251.55 is: 377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.79 : 1,301.69 = 251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.79/1,301.69 = 251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.79x = 1,301.69 × 251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.79x = 327,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,437.69/867.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.32

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