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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344, 515.40 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344, 515.40 and 303.68 is: 454.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344 : 515.40 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344/515.40 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344x = 515.40 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344x = 156,516.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,516.67/344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.99

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