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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.32, 515.41 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.32, 515.41 and 295.11 is: 441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.32 : 515.41 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.32/515.41 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.32x = 515.41 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.32x = 152,103.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,103.57/344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.75

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