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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.02, 516.03 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.02, 516.03 and 87.52 is: 131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.02 : 516.03 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.02/516.03 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.02x = 516.03 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.02x = 45,160.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,160.85/344.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.28

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