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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.15, 515.85 and 262.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.15, 515.85 and 262.73 is: 393.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.15 : 515.85 = 262.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.15/515.85 = 262.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.15x = 515.85 × 262.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.15x = 135,529.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,529.27/344.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.81

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