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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.33, 1,295.77 and 377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.33, 1,295.77 and 377.02 is: 565.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.33 : 1,295.77 = 377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.33/1,295.77 = 377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.33x = 1,295.77 × 377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.33x = 488,524.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,524.73/864.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.21

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