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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.58, 1,297.17 and 377.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.58, 1,297.17 and 377.97 is: 567.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.58 : 1,297.17 = 377.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.58/1,297.17 = 377.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.58x = 1,297.17 × 377.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.58x = 490,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,291.34/864.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.09

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