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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.03, 1,292.19 and 368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.03, 1,292.19 and 368.38 is: 552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.03 : 1,292.19 = 368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.03/1,292.19 = 368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.03x = 1,292.19 × 368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.03x = 476,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,016.95/862.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.20

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