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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.36, 1,291.56 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.36, 1,291.56 and 348.72 is: 522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.36 : 1,291.56 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.36/1,291.56 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.36x = 1,291.56 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.36x = 450,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,392.80/861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.89

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