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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.14, 1,295.10 and 369.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.14, 1,295.10 and 369.69 is: 554.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.14 : 1,295.10 = 369.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.14/1,295.10 = 369.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.14x = 1,295.10 × 369.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.14x = 478,785.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,785.52/863.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.71

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