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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.44, 1,297.20 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.44, 1,297.20 and 372.24 is: 557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.44 : 1,297.20 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.44/1,297.20 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.44x = 1,297.20 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.44x = 482,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,869.73/865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.95

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