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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.72, 1,292.58 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.72, 1,292.58 and 368.01 is: 552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.72 : 1,292.58 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.72/1,292.58 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.72x = 1,292.58 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.72x = 475,682.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,682.37/861.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.02

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