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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.36, 1,298.22 and 288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.36, 1,298.22 and 288.28 is: 432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.36 : 1,298.22 = 288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.36/1,298.22 = 288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.36x = 1,298.22 × 288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.36x = 374,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,250.86/865.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.48

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