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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.15, 516.23 and 275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.15, 516.23 and 275.36 is: 413.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.15 : 516.23 = 275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.15/516.23 = 275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.15x = 516.23 × 275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.15x = 142,146.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,146.51/344.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.04

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