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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.59, 1,294.88 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.59, 1,294.88 and 369.64 is: 554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.59 : 1,294.88 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.59/1,294.88 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.59x = 1,294.88 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.59x = 478,634.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,634.36/863.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.24

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