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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.18, 1,290.87 and 373.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.18, 1,290.87 and 373.57 is: 560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.18 : 1,290.87 = 373.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.18/1,290.87 = 373.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.18x = 1,290.87 × 373.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.18x = 482,227.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,227.08/860.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.62

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