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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.01, 1,295.50 and 344.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.01, 1,295.50 and 344.09 is: 515.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.01 : 1,295.50 = 344.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.01/1,295.50 = 344.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.01x = 1,295.50 × 344.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.01x = 445,770.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,770.33/864.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.93

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