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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.49, 517.34 and 293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.49, 517.34 and 293.46 is: 440.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.49 : 517.34 = 293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.49/517.34 = 293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.49x = 517.34 × 293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.49x = 151,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,818.60/344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.71

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