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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.03, 1,295.27 and 376.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.03, 1,295.27 and 376.81 is: 564.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.03 : 1,295.27 = 376.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.03/1,295.27 = 376.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.03x = 1,295.27 × 376.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.03x = 488,068.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,068.80/864.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.88

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