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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.08, 1,290.66 and 373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.08, 1,290.66 and 373.40 is: 559.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.08 : 1,290.66 = 373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.08/1,290.66 = 373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.08x = 1,290.66 × 373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.08x = 481,932.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,932.44/861.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.68

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