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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.38, 514.06 and 298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.38, 514.06 and 298.90 is: 446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.38 : 514.06 = 298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.38/514.06 = 298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.38x = 514.06 × 298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.38x = 153,652.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,652.53/344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.17

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