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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.53, 1,297.55 and 378.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.53, 1,297.55 and 378.21 is: 566.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.53 : 1,297.55 = 378.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.53/1,297.55 = 378.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.53x = 1,297.55 × 378.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.53x = 490,744.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,744.49/865.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.99

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