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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.52, 1,294.12 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.52, 1,294.12 and 369.04 is: 553.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.52 : 1,294.12 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.52/1,294.12 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.52x = 1,294.12 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.52x = 477,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,582.04/862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.71

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