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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.01, 1,297.53 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.01, 1,297.53 and 215.73 is: 323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.01 : 1,297.53 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.01/1,297.53 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.01x = 1,297.53 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.01x = 279,916.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,916.15/865.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.60

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