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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.36, 1,296.12 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.36, 1,296.12 and 377.28 is: 565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.36 : 1,296.12 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.36/1,296.12 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.36x = 1,296.12 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.36x = 489,000.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,000.15/864.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.74

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