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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.41, 1,290.86 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.41, 1,290.86 and 373.36 is: 560.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.41 : 1,290.86 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.41/1,290.86 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.41x = 1,290.86 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.41x = 481,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,955.49/860.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.15

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