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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.81, 1,293.23 and 368.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.81, 1,293.23 and 368.21 is: 552.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.81 : 1,293.23 = 368.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.81/1,293.23 = 368.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.81x = 1,293.23 × 368.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.81x = 476,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,171.91/861.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.53

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