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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.02, 1,292.64 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.02, 1,292.64 and 368.64 is: 552.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.02 : 1,292.64 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.02/1,292.64 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.02x = 1,292.64 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.02x = 476,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,518.81/862.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.79

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