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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.31, 1,294.11 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.31, 1,294.11 and 342.99 is: 514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.31 : 1,294.11 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.31/1,294.11 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.31x = 1,294.11 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.31x = 443,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,866.79/863.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.15

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