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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.68, 1,295.92 and 370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.68, 1,295.92 and 370.24 is: 555.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.68 : 1,295.92 = 370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.68/1,295.92 = 370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.68x = 1,295.92 × 370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.68x = 479,796.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,796.56/863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.53

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