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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.52, 1,295.24 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.52, 1,295.24 and 350.52 is: 525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.52 : 1,295.24 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.52/1,295.24 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.52x = 1,295.24 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.52x = 454,007.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,007.52/863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.76

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