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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.29, 1,296.72 and 377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.29, 1,296.72 and 377.32 is: 565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.29 : 1,296.72 = 377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.29/1,296.72 = 377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.29x = 1,296.72 × 377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.29x = 489,278.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,278.39/865.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.45

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