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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.90, 1,295.38 and 343.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.90, 1,295.38 and 343.38 is: 514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.90 : 1,295.38 = 343.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.90/1,295.38 = 343.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.90x = 1,295.38 × 343.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.90x = 444,807.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,807.58/863.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.88

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