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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.35, 1,290.45 and 275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.35, 1,290.45 and 275.33 is: 412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.35 : 1,290.45 = 275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.35/1,290.45 = 275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.35x = 1,290.45 × 275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.35x = 355,299.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,299.60/860.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.97

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