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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.50, 1,296.76 and 351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.50, 1,296.76 and 351.50 is: 527.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.50 : 1,296.76 = 351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.50/1,296.76 = 351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.50x = 1,296.76 × 351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.50x = 455,811.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,811.14/864.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.25

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