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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.65, 1,295.48 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.65, 1,295.48 and 376.44 is: 564.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.65 : 1,295.48 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.65/1,295.48 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.65x = 1,295.48 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.65x = 487,670.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,670.49/863.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.66

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