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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.28, 516.57 and 290.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.28, 516.57 and 290.01 is: 435.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.28 : 516.57 = 290.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.28/516.57 = 290.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.28x = 516.57 × 290.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.28x = 149,810.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,810.47/344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.14

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