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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.26, 1,291.77 and 367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.26, 1,291.77 and 367.73 is: 551.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.26 : 1,291.77 = 367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.26/1,291.77 = 367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.26x = 1,291.77 × 367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.26x = 475,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,022.58/861.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.54

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