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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.43, 1,294.02 and 343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.43, 1,294.02 and 343.16 is: 514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.43 : 1,294.02 = 343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.43/1,294.02 = 343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.43x = 1,294.02 × 343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.43x = 444,047.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,047.72/863.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.28

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