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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.33, 1,292.31 and 374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.33, 1,292.31 and 374.73 is: 562.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.33 : 1,292.31 = 374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.33/1,292.31 = 374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.33x = 1,292.31 × 374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.33x = 484,267.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,267.33/861.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.23

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