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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.73, 1,297.38 and 377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.73, 1,297.38 and 377.76 is: 566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.73 : 1,297.38 = 377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.73/1,297.38 = 377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.73x = 1,297.38 × 377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.73x = 490,098.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,098.27/865.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.11

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