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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.62, 1,298.40 and 331.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.62, 1,298.40 and 331.41 is: 497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.62 : 1,298.40 = 331.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.62/1,298.40 = 331.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.62x = 1,298.40 × 331.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.62x = 430,302.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,302.74/865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.10

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