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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.26, 516.38 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.26, 516.38 and 87.76 is: 131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.26 : 516.38 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.26/516.38 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.26x = 516.38 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.26x = 45,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,317.51/344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.64

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