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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.92, 1,302.03 and 374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.92, 1,302.03 and 374.32 is: 561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.92 : 1,302.03 = 374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.92/1,302.03 = 374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.92x = 1,302.03 × 374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.92x = 487,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,375.87/867.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.54

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