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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.49, 1,289.97 and 373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.49, 1,289.97 and 373.28 is: 559.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.49 : 1,289.97 = 373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.49/1,289.97 = 373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.49x = 1,289.97 × 373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.49x = 481,513.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,513.55/860.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.58

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