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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.29, 516.30 and 267.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.29, 516.30 and 267.34 is: 400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.29 : 516.30 = 267.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.29/516.30 = 267.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.29x = 516.30 × 267.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.29x = 138,027.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,027.64/344.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.91

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