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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.93, 1,294.98 and 344.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.93, 1,294.98 and 344.21 is: 515.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.93 : 1,294.98 = 344.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.93/1,294.98 = 344.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.93x = 1,294.98 × 344.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.93x = 445,745.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,745.07/863.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.95

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