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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.10, 513.84 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.10, 513.84 and 298.56 is: 445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.10 : 513.84 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.10/513.84 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.10x = 513.84 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.10x = 153,412.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,412.07/344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.84

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