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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.11, 1,296.25 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.11, 1,296.25 and 370.56 is: 555.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.11 : 1,296.25 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.11/1,296.25 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.11x = 1,296.25 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.11x = 480,336.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,336.55/864.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.88

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