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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.10, 1,297.66 and 378.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.10, 1,297.66 and 378.03 is: 567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.10 : 1,297.66 = 378.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.10/1,297.66 = 378.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.10x = 1,297.66 × 378.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.10x = 490,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,554.41/865.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.05

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