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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.34, 1,294.83 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.34, 1,294.83 and 336.24 is: 504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.34 : 1,294.83 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.34/1,294.83 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.34x = 1,294.83 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.34x = 435,374.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,374.90/863.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.29

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