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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.51, 1,291.51 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.51, 1,291.51 and 341.88 is: 512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.51 : 1,291.51 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.51/1,291.51 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.51x = 1,291.51 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.51x = 441,533.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,533.27/861.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.51

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