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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.32, 1,289.40 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.32, 1,289.40 and 372.80 is: 558.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.32 : 1,289.40 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.32/1,289.40 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.32x = 1,289.40 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.32x = 480,688.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,688.32/860.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.73

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