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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.01, 1,298.41 and 346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.01, 1,298.41 and 346.13 is: 518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.01 : 1,298.41 = 346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.01/1,298.41 = 346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.01x = 1,298.41 × 346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.01x = 449,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,411.30/866.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.94

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