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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.36, 516.54 and 286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.36, 516.54 and 286.76 is: 430.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.36 : 516.54 = 286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.36/516.54 = 286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.36x = 516.54 × 286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.36x = 148,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,123.01/344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.14

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