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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.33, 1,296.67 and 279.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.33, 1,296.67 and 279.42 is: 419.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.33 : 1,296.67 = 279.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.33/1,296.67 = 279.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.33x = 1,296.67 × 279.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.33x = 362,315.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,315.53/864.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.19

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