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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.61, 515.88 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.61, 515.88 and 267.93 is: 401.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.61 : 515.88 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.61/515.88 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.61x = 515.88 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.61x = 138,219.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,219.73/344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.09

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