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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.21, 1,296.03 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.21, 1,296.03 and 344.34 is: 516.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.21 : 1,296.03 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.21/1,296.03 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.21x = 1,296.03 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.21x = 446,274.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,274.97/864.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.40

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