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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.58, 1,300.17 and 379.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.58, 1,300.17 and 379.95 is: 570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.58 : 1,300.17 = 379.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.58/1,300.17 = 379.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.58x = 1,300.17 × 379.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.58x = 493,999.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,999.59/866.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.06

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