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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.72, 1,300.03 and 346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.72, 1,300.03 and 346.70 is: 520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.72 : 1,300.03 = 346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.72/1,300.03 = 346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.72x = 1,300.03 × 346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.72x = 450,720.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,720.40/866.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.03

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