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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.46, 516.71 and 289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.46, 516.71 and 289.60 is: 434.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.46 : 516.71 = 289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.46/516.71 = 289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.46x = 516.71 × 289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.46x = 149,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,639.22/344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.42

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