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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.43, 516.54 and 289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.43, 516.54 and 289.60 is: 434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.43 : 516.54 = 289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.43/516.54 = 289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.43x = 516.54 × 289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.43x = 149,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,589.98/344.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.32

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