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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.46, 1,290.78 and 373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.46, 1,290.78 and 373.40 is: 560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.46 : 1,290.78 = 373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.46/1,290.78 = 373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.46x = 1,290.78 × 373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.46x = 481,977.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,977.25/860.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.14

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