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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.31, 517.13 and 295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.31, 517.13 and 295.54 is: 443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.31 : 517.13 = 295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.31/517.13 = 295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.31x = 517.13 × 295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.31x = 152,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,832.60/344.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.88

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