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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.10, 516.79 and 295.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.10, 516.79 and 295.43 is: 443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.10 : 516.79 = 295.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.10/516.79 = 295.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.10x = 516.79 × 295.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.10x = 152,675.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,675.27/344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.69

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