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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.38, 1,292.04 and 313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.38, 1,292.04 and 313.58 is: 470.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.38 : 1,292.04 = 313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.38/1,292.04 = 313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.38x = 1,292.04 × 313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.38x = 405,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,157.90/861.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.36

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