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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.02, 1,295.39 and 343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.02, 1,295.39 and 343.60 is: 515.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.02 : 1,295.39 = 343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.02/1,295.39 = 343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.02x = 1,295.39 × 343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.02x = 445,093.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,093.62/864.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.14

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