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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.18, 1,294.44 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.18, 1,294.44 and 336.02 is: 503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.18 : 1,294.44 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.18/1,294.44 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.18x = 1,294.44 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.18x = 434,957.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,957.73/863.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.90

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