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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.36, 1,298.39 and 378.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.36, 1,298.39 and 378.88 is: 567.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.36 : 1,298.39 = 378.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.36/1,298.39 = 378.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.36x = 1,298.39 × 378.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.36x = 491,934.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,934.00/866.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.82

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