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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.36, 1,298.04 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.36, 1,298.04 and 352.72 is: 529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.36 : 1,298.04 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.36/1,298.04 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.36x = 1,298.04 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.36x = 457,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,844.67/865.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.08

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