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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.72, 1,294.40 and 369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.72, 1,294.40 and 369.24 is: 554.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.72 : 1,294.40 = 369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.72/1,294.40 = 369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.72x = 1,294.40 × 369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.72x = 477,944.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,944.26/862.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.00

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