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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.25, 1,293.52 and 375.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.25, 1,293.52 and 375.33 is: 563.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.25 : 1,293.52 = 375.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.25/1,293.52 = 375.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.25x = 1,293.52 × 375.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.25x = 485,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,501.48/862.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.07

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