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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.69, 1,299.72 and 373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.69, 1,299.72 and 373.09 is: 559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.69 : 1,299.72 = 373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.69/1,299.72 = 373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.69x = 1,299.72 × 373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.69x = 484,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,912.53/866.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.50

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