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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.45, 1,297.44 and 378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.45, 1,297.44 and 378.16 is: 566.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.45 : 1,297.44 = 378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.45/1,297.44 = 378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.45x = 1,297.44 × 378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.45x = 490,639.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,639.91/865.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.92

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