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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.59, 1,295.93 and 350.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.59, 1,295.93 and 350.59 is: 526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.59 : 1,295.93 = 350.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.59/1,295.93 = 350.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.59x = 1,295.93 × 350.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.59x = 454,338.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,338.35/863.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.10

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