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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.27, 1,296.08 and 344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.27, 1,296.08 and 344.12 is: 516.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.27 : 1,296.08 = 344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.27/1,296.08 = 344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.27x = 1,296.08 × 344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.27x = 445,998.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,998.85/864.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.04

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