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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.51, 1,296.64 and 239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.51, 1,296.64 and 239.86 is: 359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.51 : 1,296.64 = 239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.51/1,296.64 = 239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.51x = 1,296.64 × 239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.51x = 311,013.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,013.99/864.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.76

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