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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.88, 1,291.31 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.88, 1,291.31 and 347.88 is: 521.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.88 : 1,291.31 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.88/1,291.31 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.88x = 1,291.31 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.88x = 449,215.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,215.34/860.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.81

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