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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 515.94 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 515.94 and 292.92 is: 438.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 515.94 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/515.94 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 515.94 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 151,129.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,129.14/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.82

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