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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.42, 1,297.32 and 377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.42, 1,297.32 and 377.40 is: 566.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.42 : 1,297.32 = 377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.42/1,297.32 = 377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.42x = 1,297.32 × 377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.42x = 489,608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,608.57/864.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.40

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