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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.09, 1,296.09 and 370.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.09, 1,296.09 and 370.35 is: 555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.09 : 1,296.09 = 370.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.09/1,296.09 = 370.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.09x = 1,296.09 × 370.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.09x = 480,006.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,006.93/864.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.51

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