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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.65, 516.33 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.65, 516.33 and 267.28 is: 400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.65 : 516.33 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.65/516.33 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.65x = 516.33 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.65x = 138,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,004.68/344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.42

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