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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.50, 1,298.96 and 346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.50, 1,298.96 and 346.40 is: 519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.50 : 1,298.96 = 346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.50/1,298.96 = 346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.50x = 1,298.96 × 346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.50x = 449,953.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,953.25/866.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.28

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