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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.59, 1,296.37 and 370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.59, 1,296.37 and 370.64 is: 555.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.59 : 1,296.37 = 370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.59/1,296.37 = 370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.59x = 1,296.37 × 370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.59x = 480,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,486.58/864.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.74

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