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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.50, 1,296.79 and 377.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.50, 1,296.79 and 377.58 is: 566.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.50 : 1,296.79 = 377.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.50/1,296.79 = 377.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.50x = 1,296.79 × 377.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.50x = 489,641.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,641.02/864.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.38

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