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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.18, 1,297.78 and 377.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.18, 1,297.78 and 377.90 is: 566.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.18 : 1,297.78 = 377.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.18/1,297.78 = 377.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.18x = 1,297.78 × 377.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.18x = 490,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,431.06/865.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.85

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