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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.52, 1,297.55 and 378.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.52, 1,297.55 and 378.20 is: 566.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.52 : 1,297.55 = 378.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.52/1,297.55 = 378.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.52x = 1,297.55 × 378.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.52x = 490,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,737.60/865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.99

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