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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.62, 1,297.44 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.62, 1,297.44 and 288.36 is: 432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.62 : 1,297.44 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.62/1,297.44 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.62x = 1,297.44 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.62x = 374,129.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,129.80/865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.21

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