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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.36, 1,291.58 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.36, 1,291.58 and 374.18 is: 561.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.36 : 1,291.58 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.36/1,291.58 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.36x = 1,291.58 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.36x = 483,283.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,283.40/861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.07

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