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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.76, 1,295.97 and 370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.76, 1,295.97 and 370.27 is: 555.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.76 : 1,295.97 = 370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.76/1,295.97 = 370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.76x = 1,295.97 × 370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.76x = 479,859.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,859.04/863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.54

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