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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.66, 1,300.01 and 311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.66, 1,300.01 and 311.40 is: 467.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.66 : 1,300.01 = 311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.66/1,300.01 = 311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.66x = 1,300.01 × 311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.66x = 404,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,821.56/866.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.11

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