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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.61, 515.25 and 293.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.61, 515.25 and 293.85 is: 439.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.61 : 515.25 = 293.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.61/515.25 = 293.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.61x = 515.25 × 293.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.61x = 151,406.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,406.21/344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.36

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