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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.90, 1,292.37 and 341.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.90, 1,292.37 and 341.37 is: 511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.90 : 1,292.37 = 341.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.90/1,292.37 = 341.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.90x = 1,292.37 × 341.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.90x = 441,176.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,176.35/861.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.86

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