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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.64, 1,299.19 and 346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.64, 1,299.19 and 346.01 is: 519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.64 : 1,299.19 = 346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.64/1,299.19 = 346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.64x = 1,299.19 × 346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.64x = 449,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,526.02/865.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.30

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