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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.54, 1,298.23 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.54, 1,298.23 and 352.50 is: 528.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.54 : 1,298.23 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.54/1,298.23 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.54x = 1,298.23 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.54x = 457,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,626.08/865.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.72

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