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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 515.80 and 286.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 515.80 and 286.14 is: 428.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 515.80 = 286.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/515.80 = 286.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 515.80 × 286.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 147,591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,591.01/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.99

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