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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.26, 515.94 and 295.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.26, 515.94 and 295.66 is: 443.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.26 : 515.94 = 295.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.26/515.94 = 295.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.26x = 515.94 × 295.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.26x = 152,542.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,542.82/344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.10

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