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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.07, 1,294.97 and 350.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.07, 1,294.97 and 350.43 is: 525.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.07 : 1,294.97 = 350.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.07/1,294.97 = 350.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.07x = 1,294.97 × 350.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.07x = 453,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,794.58/863.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.79

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