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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.16, 1,290.47 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.16, 1,290.47 and 373.10 is: 559.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.16 : 1,290.47 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.16/1,290.47 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.16x = 1,290.47 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.16x = 481,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,466.04/860.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.74

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