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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.72, 1,295.54 and 343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.72, 1,295.54 and 343.70 is: 515.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.72 : 1,295.54 = 343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.72/1,295.54 = 343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.72x = 1,295.54 × 343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.72x = 445,268.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,268.90/863.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.53

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