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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.10, 1,297.96 and 378.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.10, 1,297.96 and 378.09 is: 567.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.10 : 1,297.96 = 378.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.10/1,297.96 = 378.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.10x = 1,297.96 × 378.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.10x = 490,745.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,745.70/865.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.27

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