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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.51, 1,291.01 and 340.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.51, 1,291.01 and 340.58 is: 510.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.51 : 1,291.01 = 340.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.51/1,291.01 = 340.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.51x = 1,291.01 × 340.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.51x = 439,684.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,684.03/860.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.96

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