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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.36, 1,295.04 and 343.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.36, 1,295.04 and 343.33 is: 514.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.36 : 1,295.04 = 343.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.36/1,295.04 = 343.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.36x = 1,295.04 × 343.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.36x = 444,619.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,619.61/863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.99

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