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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.34, 1,296.52 and 279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.34, 1,296.52 and 279.34 is: 419.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.34 : 1,296.52 = 279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.34/1,296.52 = 279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.34x = 1,296.52 × 279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.34x = 362,168.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,168.27/864.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.01

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