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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.01, 1,296.88 and 377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.01, 1,296.88 and 377.80 is: 566.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.01 : 1,296.88 = 377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.01/1,296.88 = 377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.01x = 1,296.88 × 377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.01x = 489,957.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,957.08/865.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.42

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