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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.19, 1,290.77 and 373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.19, 1,290.77 and 373.65 is: 560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.19 : 1,290.77 = 373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.19/1,290.77 = 373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.19x = 1,290.77 × 373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.19x = 482,294.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,294.34/860.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.68

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