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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.31, 1,297.83 and 345.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.31, 1,297.83 and 345.38 is: 518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.31 : 1,297.83 = 345.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.31/1,297.83 = 345.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.31x = 1,297.83 × 345.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.31x = 448,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,244.53/865.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.02

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