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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.02, 1,295.30 and 376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.02, 1,295.30 and 376.70 is: 564.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.02 : 1,295.30 = 376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.02/1,295.30 = 376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.02x = 1,295.30 × 376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.02x = 487,943.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,943.69/864.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.73

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