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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.23, 515.54 and 286.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.23, 515.54 and 286.45 is: 429.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.23 : 515.54 = 286.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.23/515.54 = 286.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.23x = 515.54 × 286.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.23x = 147,675.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,675.00/344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.00

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