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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.22, 1,295.19 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.22, 1,295.19 and 376.32 is: 564.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.22 : 1,295.19 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.22/1,295.19 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.22x = 1,295.19 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.22x = 487,405.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,405.90/863.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.64

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