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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.32, 1,294.08 and 343.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.32, 1,294.08 and 343.18 is: 514.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.32 : 1,294.08 = 343.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.32/1,294.08 = 343.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.32x = 1,294.08 × 343.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.32x = 444,102.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,102.37/863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.41

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