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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 514.84 and 262.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 514.84 and 262.23 is: 392.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 514.84 = 262.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/514.84 = 262.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 514.84 × 262.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 135,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,004.40/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.41

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