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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.84, 1,301.79 and 290.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.84, 1,301.79 and 290.73 is: 436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.84 : 1,301.79 = 290.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.84/1,301.79 = 290.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.84x = 1,301.79 × 290.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.84x = 378,469.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,469.41/867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.11

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