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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.11, 1,296.14 and 279.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.11, 1,296.14 and 279.09 is: 418.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.11 : 1,296.14 = 279.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.11/1,296.14 = 279.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.11x = 1,296.14 × 279.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.11x = 361,739.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,739.71/864.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.63

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