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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.38, 1,294.80 and 376.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.38, 1,294.80 and 376.30 is: 564.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.38 : 1,294.80 = 376.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.38/1,294.80 = 376.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.38x = 1,294.80 × 376.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.38x = 487,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,233.24/863.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.33

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