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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.54, 1,297.33 and 371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.54, 1,297.33 and 371.70 is: 557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.54 : 1,297.33 = 371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.54/1,297.33 = 371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.54x = 1,297.33 × 371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.54x = 482,216.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,216.63/865.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.13

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