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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.49, 515.83 and 289.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.49, 515.83 and 289.51 is: 433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.49 : 515.83 = 289.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.49/515.83 = 289.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.49x = 515.83 × 289.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.49x = 149,337.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,337.94/344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.50

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