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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.35, 517.13 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.35, 517.13 and 182.35 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.35 : 517.13 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.35/517.13 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.35x = 517.13 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.35x = 94,295.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,295.16/344.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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