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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.07, 1,290.63 and 373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.07, 1,290.63 and 373.01 is: 559.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.07 : 1,290.63 = 373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.07/1,290.63 = 373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.07x = 1,290.63 × 373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.07x = 481,412.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,412.84/860.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.74

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