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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.53, 1,291.95 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.53, 1,291.95 and 367.62 is: 551.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.53 : 1,291.95 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.53/1,291.95 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.53x = 1,291.95 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.53x = 474,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,946.66/861.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.29

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