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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.00, 1,295.03 and 376.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.00, 1,295.03 and 376.09 is: 564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.00 : 1,295.03 = 376.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.00/1,295.03 = 376.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.00x = 1,295.03 × 376.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.00x = 487,042.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,042.71/863.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.36

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