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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 516.33 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 516.33 and 262.04 is: 393.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 516.33 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/516.33 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 516.33 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 135,296.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,296.53/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.26

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