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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.18, 516.15 and 275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.18, 516.15 and 275.54 is: 413.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.18 : 516.15 = 275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.18/516.15 = 275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.18x = 516.15 × 275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.18x = 142,219.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,219.97/344.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.21

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