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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.64, 1,290.96 and 347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.64, 1,290.96 and 347.64 is: 521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.64 : 1,290.96 = 347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.64/1,290.96 = 347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.64x = 1,290.96 × 347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.64x = 448,789.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,789.33/860.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.46

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