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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.19, 1,294.38 and 343.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.19, 1,294.38 and 343.17 is: 514.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.19 : 1,294.38 = 343.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.19/1,294.38 = 343.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.19x = 1,294.38 × 343.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.19x = 444,192.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,192.38/863.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.59

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