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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.35, 1,294.81 and 343.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.35, 1,294.81 and 343.17 is: 514.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.35 : 1,294.81 = 343.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.35/1,294.81 = 343.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.35x = 1,294.81 × 343.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.35x = 444,339.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,339.09/863.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.67

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