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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.88, 1,294.96 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.88, 1,294.96 and 350.24 is: 525.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.88 : 1,294.96 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.88/1,294.96 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.88x = 1,294.96 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.88x = 453,546.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,546.79/862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.62

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