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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.88, 1,301.62 and 251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.88, 1,301.62 and 251.45 is: 377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.88 : 1,301.62 = 251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.88/1,301.62 = 251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.88x = 1,301.62 × 251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.88x = 327,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,284.58/867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.11

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