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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.34, 1,298.55 and 352.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.34, 1,298.55 and 352.34 is: 528.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.34 : 1,298.55 = 352.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.34/1,298.55 = 352.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.34x = 1,298.55 × 352.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.34x = 457,531.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,531.11/865.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.73

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