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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.62, 516.93 and 293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.62, 516.93 and 293.14 is: 439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.62 : 516.93 = 293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.62/516.93 = 293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.62x = 516.93 × 293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.62x = 151,532.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,532.86/344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.71

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