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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.24, 1,295.46 and 344.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.24, 1,295.46 and 344.03 is: 515.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.24 : 1,295.46 = 344.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.24/1,295.46 = 344.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.24x = 1,295.46 × 344.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.24x = 445,670.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,670.63/864.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.68

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