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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.98, 1,295.52 and 344.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.98, 1,295.52 and 344.14 is: 516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.98 : 1,295.52 = 344.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.98/1,295.52 = 344.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.98x = 1,295.52 × 344.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.98x = 445,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,840.25/863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.03

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