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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.66, 1,300.08 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.66, 1,300.08 and 346.64 is: 520.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.66 : 1,300.08 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.66/1,300.08 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.66x = 1,300.08 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.66x = 450,659.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,659.73/866.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.00

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