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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865, 1,298.04 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865, 1,298.04 and 352 is: 528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865 : 1,298.04 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865/1,298.04 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865x = 1,298.04 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865x = 456,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,910.08/865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.22

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