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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.32, 1,298.58 and 346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.32, 1,298.58 and 346.18 is: 518.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.32 : 1,298.58 = 346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.32/1,298.58 = 346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.32x = 1,298.58 × 346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.32x = 449,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,542.42/866.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.91

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