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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.95, 1,301.97 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.95, 1,301.97 and 251.64 is: 377.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.95 : 1,301.97 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.95/1,301.97 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.95x = 1,301.97 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.95x = 327,628.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,628.67/867.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.47

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