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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.22, 1,298.44 and 378.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.22, 1,298.44 and 378.42 is: 567.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.22 : 1,298.44 = 378.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.22/1,298.44 = 378.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.22x = 1,298.44 × 378.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.22x = 491,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,355.66/865.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.90

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