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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864, 1,295.52 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864, 1,295.52 and 376.56 is: 564.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864 : 1,295.52 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864/1,295.52 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864x = 1,295.52 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864x = 487,841.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,841.01/864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.63

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