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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.97, 1,291.12 and 373.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.97, 1,291.12 and 373.69 is: 560.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.97 : 1,291.12 = 373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.97/1,291.12 = 373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.97x = 1,291.12 × 373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.97x = 482,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,474.47/860.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.38

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