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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.96, 514.80 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.96, 514.80 and 296.44 is: 443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.96 : 514.80 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.96/514.80 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.96x = 514.80 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.96x = 152,607.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,607.31/343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.68

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