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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.04, 1,294.48 and 350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.04, 1,294.48 and 350 is: 524.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.04 : 1,294.48 = 350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.04/1,294.48 = 350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.04x = 1,294.48 × 350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.04x = 453,068
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,068/863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.97

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