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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.39, 1,298.52 and 378.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.39, 1,298.52 and 378.38 is: 567.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.39 : 1,298.52 = 378.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.39/1,298.52 = 378.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.39x = 1,298.52 × 378.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.39x = 491,334.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,334.00/865.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.76

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