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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.58, 1,292.86 and 367.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.58, 1,292.86 and 367.96 is: 552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.58 : 1,292.86 = 367.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.58/1,292.86 = 367.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.58x = 1,292.86 × 367.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.58x = 475,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,720.77/861.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.15

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