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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.32, 1,297.71 and 377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.32, 1,297.71 and 377.88 is: 566.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.32 : 1,297.71 = 377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.32/1,297.71 = 377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.32x = 1,297.71 × 377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.32x = 490,378.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,378.65/865.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.70

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