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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.10, 513.17 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.10, 513.17 and 293.07 is: 437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.10 : 513.17 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.10/513.17 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.10x = 513.17 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.10x = 150,393.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,393.27/344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.06

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