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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864, 1,296.54 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864, 1,296.54 and 351 is: 526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864 : 1,296.54 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864/1,296.54 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864x = 1,296.54 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864x = 455,085.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,085.54/864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.72

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