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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.21, 515.43 and 295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.21, 515.43 and 295.76 is: 442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.21 : 515.43 = 295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.21/515.43 = 295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.21x = 515.43 × 295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.21x = 152,444.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,444.87/344.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.89

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