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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.98, 516.65 and 267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.98, 516.65 and 267.10 is: 401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.98 : 516.65 = 267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.98/516.65 = 267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.98x = 516.65 × 267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.98x = 137,994.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,994.59/343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.17

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