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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.54, 1,299.73 and 353.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.54, 1,299.73 and 353.50 is: 530.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.54 : 1,299.73 = 353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.54/1,299.73 = 353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.54x = 1,299.73 × 353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.54x = 459,454.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,454.56/866.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.22

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