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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.81, 1,294.83 and 344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.81, 1,294.83 and 344.18 is: 515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.81 : 1,294.83 = 344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.81/1,294.83 = 344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.81x = 1,294.83 × 344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.81x = 445,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,648.12/863.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.91

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