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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.24, 1,291.76 and 341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.24, 1,291.76 and 341.08 is: 511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.24 : 1,291.76 = 341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.24/1,291.76 = 341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.24x = 1,291.76 × 341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.24x = 440,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,593.50/861.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.58

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