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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.06, 1,290.42 and 366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.06, 1,290.42 and 366.58 is: 550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.06 : 1,290.42 = 366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.06/1,290.42 = 366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.06x = 1,290.42 × 366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.06x = 473,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,042.16/860.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.01

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