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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.92, 1,302 and 381.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.92, 1,302 and 381.10 is: 571.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.92 : 1,302 = 381.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.92/1,302 = 381.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.92x = 1,302 × 381.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.92x = 496,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,192.20/867.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.70

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