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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.61, 1,299.92 and 353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.61, 1,299.92 and 353.25 is: 529.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.61 : 1,299.92 = 353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.61/1,299.92 = 353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.61x = 1,299.92 × 353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.61x = 459,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,194.97/866.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.88

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