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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242, 1,863 and 376.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242, 1,863 and 376.31 is: 564.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242 : 1,863 = 376.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242/1,863 = 376.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242x = 1,863 × 376.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242x = 701,070.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,070.19/1,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.47

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