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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.53, 1,294.21 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.53, 1,294.21 and 369.36 is: 553.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.53 : 1,294.21 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.53/1,294.21 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.53x = 1,294.21 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.53x = 478,024.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,024.15/863.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.57

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