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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.36, 1,296.08 and 377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.36, 1,296.08 and 377.18 is: 565.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.36 : 1,296.08 = 377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.36/1,296.08 = 377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.36x = 1,296.08 × 377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.36x = 488,855.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,855.45/864.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.57

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