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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.53, 1,291.52 and 374.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.53, 1,291.52 and 374.31 is: 561.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.53 : 1,291.52 = 374.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.53/1,291.52 = 374.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.53x = 1,291.52 × 374.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.53x = 483,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,426.98/861.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.13

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