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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.35, 1,293.18 and 375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.35, 1,293.18 and 375.06 is: 562.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.35 : 1,293.18 = 375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.35/1,293.18 = 375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.35x = 1,293.18 × 375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.35x = 485,020.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,020.09/862.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.44

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