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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.52, 1,292.26 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.52, 1,292.26 and 253.52 is: 380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.52 : 1,292.26 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.52/1,292.26 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.52x = 1,292.26 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.52x = 327,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,613.76/861.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.27

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