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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.18, 1,295.94 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.18, 1,295.94 and 337.02 is: 505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.18 : 1,295.94 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.18/1,295.94 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.18x = 1,295.94 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.18x = 436,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,757.70/864.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.40

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