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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 515.57 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 515.57 and 263.25 is: 394.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 515.57 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/515.57 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 515.57 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 135,722.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,722.49/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.26

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