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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.38, 1,292.49 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.38, 1,292.49 and 375.44 is: 562.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.38 : 1,292.49 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.38/1,292.49 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.38x = 1,292.49 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.38x = 485,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,245.98/862.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.68

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