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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.00, 516.47 and 292.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.00, 516.47 and 292.97 is: 439.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.00 : 516.47 = 292.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.00/516.47 = 292.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.00x = 516.47 × 292.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.00x = 151,306.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,306.17/344.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.85

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