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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.90, 1,300.36 and 379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.90, 1,300.36 and 379.60 is: 569.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.90 : 1,300.36 = 379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.90/1,300.36 = 379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.90x = 1,300.36 × 379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.90x = 493,616.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,616.66/866.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.40

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