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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.10, 1,290.41 and 366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.10, 1,290.41 and 366.26 is: 549.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.10 : 1,290.41 = 366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.10/1,290.41 = 366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.10x = 1,290.41 × 366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.10x = 472,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,617.28/860.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.49

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