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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.69, 1,298.53 and 352.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.69, 1,298.53 and 352.69 is: 529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.69 : 1,298.53 = 352.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.69/1,298.53 = 352.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.69x = 1,298.53 × 352.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.69x = 457,975.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,975.74/865.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.03

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