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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.40, 1,298.98 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.40, 1,298.98 and 346.24 is: 519.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.40 : 1,298.98 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.40/1,298.98 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.40x = 1,298.98 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.40x = 449,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,758.84/866.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.11

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