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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.36, 1,299.99 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.36, 1,299.99 and 346.64 is: 520.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.36 : 1,299.99 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.36/1,299.99 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.36x = 1,299.99 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.36x = 450,622.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,622.03/866.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.14

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