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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.53, 1,297.49 and 288.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.53, 1,297.49 and 288.27 is: 432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.53 : 1,297.49 = 288.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.53/1,297.49 = 288.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.53x = 1,297.49 × 288.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.53x = 374,026.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,026.00/865.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.14

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