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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.80, 1,297.44 and 378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.80, 1,297.44 and 378.32 is: 567.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.80 : 1,297.44 = 378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.80/1,297.44 = 378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.80x = 1,297.44 × 378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.80x = 490,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,847.50/864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.58

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