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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.17, 1,296.95 and 378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.17, 1,296.95 and 378.36 is: 567.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.17 : 1,296.95 = 378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.17/1,296.95 = 378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.17x = 1,296.95 × 378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.17x = 490,712.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,712.11/865.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.19

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