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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.52, 1,291.32 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.52, 1,291.32 and 373.68 is: 560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.52 : 1,291.32 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.52/1,291.32 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.52x = 1,291.32 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.52x = 482,540.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,540.46/860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.75

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