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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.29, 1,295.44 and 343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.29, 1,295.44 and 343.34 is: 515.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.29 : 1,295.44 = 343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.29/1,295.44 = 343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.29x = 1,295.44 × 343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.29x = 444,776.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,776.37/863.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.21

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