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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.03, 1,297.52 and 280.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.03, 1,297.52 and 280.07 is: 420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.03 : 1,297.52 = 280.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.03/1,297.52 = 280.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.03x = 1,297.52 × 280.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.03x = 363,396.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,396.43/865.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.10

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