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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.35, 1,298.30 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.35, 1,298.30 and 345.60 is: 518.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.35 : 1,298.30 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.35/1,298.30 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.35x = 1,298.30 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.35x = 448,690.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,690.75/865.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.51

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