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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.10, 1,296.33 and 279.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.10, 1,296.33 and 279.13 is: 418.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.10 : 1,296.33 = 279.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.10/1,296.33 = 279.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.10x = 1,296.33 × 279.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.10x = 361,844.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,844.59/864.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.76

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