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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.85, 1,294.37 and 369.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.85, 1,294.37 and 369.31 is: 554.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.85 : 1,294.37 = 369.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.85/1,294.37 = 369.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.85x = 1,294.37 × 369.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.85x = 478,023.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,023.78/862.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.00

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