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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.63, 1,296.81 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.63, 1,296.81 and 344.88 is: 517.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.63 : 1,296.81 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.63/1,296.81 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.63x = 1,296.81 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.63x = 447,243.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,243.83/864.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.27

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