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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.18, 1,292.94 and 335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.18, 1,292.94 and 335.02 is: 502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.18 : 1,292.94 = 335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.18/1,292.94 = 335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.18x = 1,292.94 × 335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.18x = 433,160.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,160.76/862.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.40

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