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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.36, 1,284.54 and 343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.36, 1,284.54 and 343 is: 514.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.36 : 1,284.54 = 343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.36/1,284.54 = 343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.36x = 1,284.54 × 343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.36x = 440,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,597.22/856.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.50

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