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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.49, 1,290.47 and 373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.49, 1,290.47 and 373.41 is: 560.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.49 : 1,290.47 = 373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.49/1,290.47 = 373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.49x = 1,290.47 × 373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.49x = 481,872.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,872.54/860.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.00

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