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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.13, 1,290.96 and 341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.13, 1,290.96 and 341.50 is: 511.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.13 : 1,290.96 = 341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.13/1,290.96 = 341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.13x = 1,290.96 × 341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.13x = 440,859.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,859.61/861.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.96

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