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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.54, 1,294.40 and 376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.54, 1,294.40 and 376.46 is: 564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.54 : 1,294.40 = 376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.54/1,294.40 = 376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.54x = 1,294.40 × 376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.54x = 487,281.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,281.47/863.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.29

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