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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.49, 1,291.18 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.49, 1,291.18 and 373.88 is: 561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.49 : 1,291.18 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.49/1,291.18 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.49x = 1,291.18 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.49x = 482,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,739.92/860.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.01

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