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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.44, 1,293.86 and 376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.44, 1,293.86 and 376.22 is: 563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.44 : 1,293.86 = 376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.44/1,293.86 = 376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.44x = 1,293.86 × 376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.44x = 486,776.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,776.01/863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.76

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