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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.80, 1,302.18 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.80, 1,302.18 and 381.20 is: 572.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.80 : 1,302.18 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.80/1,302.18 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.80x = 1,302.18 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.80x = 496,391.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,391.02/867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.01

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