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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.36, 1,298.82 and 353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.36, 1,298.82 and 353.72 is: 530.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.36 : 1,298.82 = 353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.36/1,298.82 = 353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.36x = 1,298.82 × 353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.36x = 459,418.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,418.61/866.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.29

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