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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.22, 1,290.88 and 373.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.22, 1,290.88 and 373.33 is: 559.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.22 : 1,290.88 = 373.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.22/1,290.88 = 373.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.22x = 1,290.88 × 373.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.22x = 481,924.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,924.23/861.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.58

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