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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.26, 514.66 and 294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.26, 514.66 and 294.52 is: 441.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.26 : 514.66 = 294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.26/514.66 = 294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.26x = 514.66 × 294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.26x = 151,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,577.66/343.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.58

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