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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.34, 1,293.37 and 277.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.34, 1,293.37 and 277.31 is: 415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.34 : 1,293.37 = 277.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.34/1,293.37 = 277.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.34x = 1,293.37 × 277.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.34x = 358,666.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,666.97/862.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.93

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