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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.48, 1,294.98 and 376.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.48, 1,294.98 and 376.43 is: 564.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.48 : 1,294.98 = 376.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.48/1,294.98 = 376.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.48x = 1,294.98 × 376.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.48x = 487,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,462.85/863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.54

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