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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.30, 1,292.72 and 374.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.30, 1,292.72 and 374.99 is: 562.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.30 : 1,292.72 = 374.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.30/1,292.72 = 374.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.30x = 1,292.72 × 374.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.30x = 484,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,754.78/862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.16

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