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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.99, 1,300.97 and 347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.99, 1,300.97 and 347.03 is: 520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.99 : 1,300.97 = 347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.99/1,300.97 = 347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.99x = 1,300.97 × 347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.99x = 451,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,469.25/866.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.73

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