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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.33, 1,295.73 and 377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.33, 1,295.73 and 377.22 is: 565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.33 : 1,295.73 = 377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.33/1,295.73 = 377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.33x = 1,295.73 × 377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.33x = 488,775.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,775.27/864.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.50

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