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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.20, 1,298.25 and 371.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.20, 1,298.25 and 371.49 is: 557.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.20 : 1,298.25 = 371.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.20/1,298.25 = 371.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.20x = 1,298.25 × 371.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.20x = 482,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,286.89/865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.43

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