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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.68, 1,291.16 and 340.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.68, 1,291.16 and 340.41 is: 510.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.68 : 1,291.16 = 340.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.68/1,291.16 = 340.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.68x = 1,291.16 × 340.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.68x = 439,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,523.78/860.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.67

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