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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.94, 1,300.42 and 347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.94, 1,300.42 and 347.24 is: 520.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.94 : 1,300.42 = 347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.94/1,300.42 = 347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.94x = 1,300.42 × 347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.94x = 451,557.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,557.84/866.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.86

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