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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.41, 1,294.11 and 375.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.41, 1,294.11 and 375.51 is: 563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.41 : 1,294.11 = 375.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.41/1,294.11 = 375.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.41x = 1,294.11 × 375.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.41x = 485,951.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,951.25/862.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.48

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