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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.12, 1,295.16 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.12, 1,295.16 and 350.48 is: 525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.12 : 1,295.16 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.12/1,295.16 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.12x = 1,295.16 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.12x = 453,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,927.68/863.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.91

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