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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.40, 1,291.36 and 341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.40, 1,291.36 and 341.27 is: 511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.40 : 1,291.36 = 341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.40/1,291.36 = 341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.40x = 1,291.36 × 341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.40x = 440,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,700.72/861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.61

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