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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.28, 1,298.43 and 345.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.28, 1,298.43 and 345.53 is: 518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.28 : 1,298.43 = 345.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.28/1,298.43 = 345.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.28x = 1,298.43 × 345.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.28x = 448,646.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,646.52/865.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.50

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