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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.97, 1,290.67 and 373.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.97, 1,290.67 and 373.85 is: 560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.97 : 1,290.67 = 373.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.97/1,290.67 = 373.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.97x = 1,290.67 × 373.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.97x = 482,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,509.59/860.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.43

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