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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.26, 1,295.19 and 376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.26, 1,295.19 and 376.25 is: 564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.26 : 1,295.19 = 376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.26/1,295.19 = 376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.26x = 1,295.19 × 376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.26x = 487,308.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,308.76/863.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.50

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