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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.88, 1,297.31 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.88, 1,297.31 and 351.88 is: 527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.88 : 1,297.31 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.88/1,297.31 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.88x = 1,297.31 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.88x = 456,497.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,497.44/864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.82

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