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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.21, 1,292.98 and 368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.21, 1,292.98 and 368.30 is: 552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.21 : 1,292.98 = 368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.21/1,292.98 = 368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.21x = 1,292.98 × 368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.21x = 476,204.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,204.53/862.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.31

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