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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.68, 1,300.20 and 353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.68, 1,300.20 and 353.68 is: 530.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.68 : 1,300.20 = 353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.68/1,300.20 = 353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.68x = 1,300.20 × 353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.68x = 459,854.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,854.74/866.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.59

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