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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.50, 1,300.19 and 378.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.50, 1,300.19 and 378.97 is: 568.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.50 : 1,300.19 = 378.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.50/1,300.19 = 378.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.50x = 1,300.19 × 378.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.50x = 492,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,727.86/866.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.64

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