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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.81, 1,296.40 and 377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.81, 1,296.40 and 377.21 is: 566.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.81 : 1,296.40 = 377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.81/1,296.40 = 377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.81x = 1,296.40 × 377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.81x = 489,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,007.62/863.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.10

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