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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.92, 1,295.52 and 344.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.92, 1,295.52 and 344.17 is: 516.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.92 : 1,295.52 = 344.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.92/1,295.52 = 344.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.92x = 1,295.52 × 344.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.92x = 445,879.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,879.12/863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.11

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