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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.29, 516.45 and 87.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.29, 516.45 and 87.79 is: 131.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.29 : 516.45 = 87.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.29/516.45 = 87.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.29x = 516.45 × 87.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.29x = 45,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,339.15/344.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.69

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