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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.97, 1,291.55 and 334.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.97, 1,291.55 and 334.07 is: 501.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.97 : 1,291.55 = 334.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.97/1,291.55 = 334.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.97x = 1,291.55 × 334.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.97x = 431,464.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,464.82/860.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.14

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