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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.84, 1,300.48 and 354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.84, 1,300.48 and 354.56 is: 531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.84 : 1,300.48 = 354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.84/1,300.48 = 354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.84x = 1,300.48 × 354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.84x = 461,098.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,098.19/867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.32

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