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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.62, 1,294.65 and 343.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.62, 1,294.65 and 343.37 is: 514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.62 : 1,294.65 = 343.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.62/1,294.65 = 343.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.62x = 1,294.65 × 343.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.62x = 444,547.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,547.21/863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.75

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