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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.50, 1,295.18 and 343.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.50, 1,295.18 and 343.48 is: 515.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.50 : 1,295.18 = 343.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.50/1,295.18 = 343.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.50x = 1,295.18 × 343.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.50x = 444,868.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,868.43/863.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.19

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