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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.08, 1,297.68 and 378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.08, 1,297.68 and 378.40 is: 566.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.08 : 1,297.68 = 378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.08/1,297.68 = 378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.08x = 1,297.68 × 378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.08x = 491,042.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,042.11/866.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.97

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