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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.34, 1,297.28 and 378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.34, 1,297.28 and 378.02 is: 566.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.34 : 1,297.28 = 378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.34/1,297.28 = 378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.34x = 1,297.28 × 378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.34x = 490,389.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,389.41/865.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.70

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