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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.40, 1,295.67 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.40, 1,295.67 and 343.32 is: 515.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.40 : 1,295.67 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.40/1,295.67 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.40x = 1,295.67 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.40x = 444,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,829.42/863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.21

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