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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.52, 1,291.12 and 367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.52, 1,291.12 and 367.04 is: 550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.52 : 1,291.12 = 367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.52/1,291.12 = 367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.52x = 1,291.12 × 367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.52x = 473,892.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,892.68/860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.71

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