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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.46, 1,294.91 and 343.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.46, 1,294.91 and 343.59 is: 515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.46 : 1,294.91 = 343.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.46/1,294.91 = 343.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.46x = 1,294.91 × 343.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.46x = 444,916.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,916.41/863.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.27

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