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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.56, 517.02 and 200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.56, 517.02 and 200.56 is: 300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.56 : 517.02 = 200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.56/517.02 = 200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.56x = 517.02 × 200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.56x = 103,693.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,693.53/344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.94

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