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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.58, 1,298.22 and 378.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.58, 1,298.22 and 378.50 is: 567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.58 : 1,298.22 = 378.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.58/1,298.22 = 378.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.58x = 1,298.22 × 378.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.58x = 491,376.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,376.27/865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.68

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