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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.39, 1,296.33 and 377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.39, 1,296.33 and 377.32 is: 565.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.39 : 1,296.33 = 377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.39/1,296.33 = 377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.39x = 1,296.33 × 377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.39x = 489,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,131.24/864.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.87

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