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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.36, 1,291.87 and 367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.36, 1,291.87 and 367.60 is: 551.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.36 : 1,291.87 = 367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.36/1,291.87 = 367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.36x = 1,291.87 × 367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.36x = 474,891.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,891.41/861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.33

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