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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.92, 1,300.54 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.92, 1,300.54 and 373.32 is: 560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.92 : 1,300.54 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.92/1,300.54 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.92x = 1,300.54 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.92x = 485,517.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,517.59/866.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.05

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