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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.05, 515.46 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.05, 515.46 and 262.64 is: 393.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.05 : 515.46 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.05/515.46 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.05x = 515.46 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.05x = 135,380.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,380.41/344.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.49

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