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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.52, 1,296.66 and 279.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.52, 1,296.66 and 279.58 is: 419.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.52 : 1,296.66 = 279.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.52/1,296.66 = 279.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.52x = 1,296.66 × 279.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.52x = 362,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,520.20/864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.33

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