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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.36, 1,295.37 and 316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.36, 1,295.37 and 316.01 is: 473.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.36 : 1,295.37 = 316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.36/1,295.37 = 316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.36x = 1,295.37 × 316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.36x = 409,343.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,343.40/864.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.58

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