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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.53, 515.43 and 299.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.53, 515.43 and 299.41 is: 447.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.53 : 515.43 = 299.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.53/515.43 = 299.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.53x = 515.43 × 299.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.53x = 154,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,324.90/344.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.93

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