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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.46, 1,298.04 and 338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.46, 1,298.04 and 338.24 is: 507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.46 : 1,298.04 = 338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.46/1,298.04 = 338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.46x = 1,298.04 × 338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.46x = 439,049.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,049.05/865.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.30

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