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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.16, 1,294.73 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.16, 1,294.73 and 343.44 is: 515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.16 : 1,294.73 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.16/1,294.73 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.16x = 1,294.73 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.16x = 444,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,663.57/863.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.16

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