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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.06, 1,294.93 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.06, 1,294.93 and 376.50 is: 564.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.06 : 1,294.93 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.06/1,294.93 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.06x = 1,294.93 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.06x = 487,541.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,541.15/864.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.24

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