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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.45, 1,293.17 and 368.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.45, 1,293.17 and 368.45 is: 552.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.45 : 1,293.17 = 368.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.45/1,293.17 = 368.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.45x = 1,293.17 × 368.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.45x = 476,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,465.03/862.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.46

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