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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.58, 1,294.53 and 343.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.58, 1,294.53 and 343.41 is: 514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.58 : 1,294.53 = 343.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.58/1,294.53 = 343.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.58x = 1,294.53 × 343.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.58x = 444,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,554.55/863.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.78

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