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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.26, 1,290.38 and 347.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.26, 1,290.38 and 347.62 is: 521.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.26 : 1,290.38 = 347.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.26/1,290.38 = 347.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.26x = 1,290.38 × 347.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.26x = 448,561.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,561.90/860.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.43

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