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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.35, 516.52 and 84.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.35, 516.52 and 84.35 is: 126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.35 : 516.52 = 84.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.35/516.52 = 84.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.35x = 516.52 × 84.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.35x = 43,569.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,569.38/344.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.53

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