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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.84, 1,302.30 and 354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.84, 1,302.30 and 354.84 is: 532.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.84 : 1,302.30 = 354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.84/1,302.30 = 354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.84x = 1,302.30 × 354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.84x = 462,108.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,108.13/867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.48

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