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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.44, 1,295.17 and 343.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.44, 1,295.17 and 343.73 is: 515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.44 : 1,295.17 = 343.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.44/1,295.17 = 343.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.44x = 1,295.17 × 343.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.44x = 445,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,191.16/863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.60

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