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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.47, 516.69 and 84.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.47, 516.69 and 84.47 is: 126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.47 : 516.69 = 84.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.47/516.69 = 84.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.47x = 516.69 × 84.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.47x = 43,642.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,642.22/344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.70

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