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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.22, 1,300.77 and 373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.22, 1,300.77 and 373.62 is: 560.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.22 : 1,300.77 = 373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.22/1,300.77 = 373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.22x = 1,300.77 × 373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.22x = 485,993.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,993.69/867.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.40

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