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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.40, 1,291.76 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.40, 1,291.76 and 367.49 is: 551.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.40 : 1,291.76 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.40/1,291.76 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.40x = 1,291.76 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.40x = 474,708.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,708.88/861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.09

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