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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.52, 1,300.22 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.52, 1,300.22 and 379.50 is: 569.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.52 : 1,300.22 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.52/1,300.22 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.52x = 1,300.22 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.52x = 493,431.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,431.59/866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.44

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