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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.03, 1,288.49 and 372.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.03, 1,288.49 and 372.01 is: 557.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.03 : 1,288.49 = 372.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.03/1,288.49 = 372.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.03x = 1,288.49 × 372.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.03x = 479,331.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,331.16/859.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.99

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