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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.35, 1,297.25 and 378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.35, 1,297.25 and 378.02 is: 566.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.35 : 1,297.25 = 378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.35/1,297.25 = 378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.35x = 1,297.25 × 378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.35x = 490,380.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,380.90/865.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.69

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