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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.61, 516.92 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.61, 516.92 and 84.62 is: 126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.61 : 516.92 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.61/516.92 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.61x = 516.92 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.61x = 43,738.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,738.76/344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.92

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