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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.96, 1,296.23 and 377.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.96, 1,296.23 and 377.33 is: 566.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.96 : 1,296.23 = 377.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.96/1,296.23 = 377.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.96x = 1,296.23 × 377.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.96x = 489,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,098.10/863.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.12

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