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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.37, 1,298.50 and 378.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.37, 1,298.50 and 378.43 is: 567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.37 : 1,298.50 = 378.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.37/1,298.50 = 378.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.37x = 1,298.50 × 378.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.37x = 491,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,387.16/865.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.83

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