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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.59, 1,295.46 and 270.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.59, 1,295.46 and 270.57 is: 405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.59 : 1,295.46 = 270.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.59/1,295.46 = 270.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.59x = 1,295.46 × 270.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.59x = 350,512.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,512.61/863.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.88

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