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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.94, 1,301.05 and 347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.94, 1,301.05 and 347.63 is: 521.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.94 : 1,301.05 = 347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.94/1,301.05 = 347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.94x = 1,301.05 × 347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.94x = 452,275.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,275.77/867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.09

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