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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.24, 1,292.26 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.24, 1,292.26 and 375.16 is: 562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.24 : 1,292.26 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.24/1,292.26 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.24x = 1,292.26 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.24x = 484,804.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,804.26/862.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.26

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