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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.73, 1,299.30 and 346.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.73, 1,299.30 and 346.47 is: 519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.73 : 1,299.30 = 346.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.73/1,299.30 = 346.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.73x = 1,299.30 × 346.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.73x = 450,168.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,168.47/866.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.39

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