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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.98, 1,295.40 and 370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.98, 1,295.40 and 370.71 is: 555.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.98 : 1,295.40 = 370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.98/1,295.40 = 370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.98x = 1,295.40 × 370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.98x = 480,217.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,217.73/863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.82

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