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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.21, 1,293.51 and 400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.21, 1,293.51 and 400.44 is: 600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.21 : 1,293.51 = 400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.21/1,293.51 = 400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.21x = 1,293.51 × 400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.21x = 517,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,976.68/863.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.06

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