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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.47, 1,293.80 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.47, 1,293.80 and 277.32 is: 416.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.47 : 1,293.80 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.47/1,293.80 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.47x = 1,293.80 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.47x = 358,801.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,801.12/862.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.01

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