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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.32, 1,297.56 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.32, 1,297.56 and 288 is: 431.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.32 : 1,297.56 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.32/1,297.56 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.32x = 1,297.56 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.32x = 373,697.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,697.28/865.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.86

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