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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.55, 1,290.97 and 340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.55, 1,290.97 and 340.28 is: 510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.55 : 1,290.97 = 340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.55/1,290.97 = 340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.55x = 1,290.97 × 340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.55x = 439,291.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,291.27/860.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.48

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