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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.51, 1,294.31 and 376.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.51, 1,294.31 and 376.43 is: 564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.51 : 1,294.31 = 376.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.51/1,294.31 = 376.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.51x = 1,294.31 × 376.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.51x = 487,208.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,208.76/863.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.22

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