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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.21, 516.65 and 256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.21, 516.65 and 256.46 is: 384.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.21 : 516.65 = 256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.21/516.65 = 256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.21x = 516.65 × 256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.21x = 132,496.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,496.19/344.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.93

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