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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.69, 1,296.72 and 371.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.69, 1,296.72 and 371.09 is: 556.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.69 : 1,296.72 = 371.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.69/1,296.72 = 371.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.69x = 1,296.72 × 371.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.69x = 481,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,193.34/864.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.49

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