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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.66, 516.42 and 300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.66, 516.42 and 300.84 is: 450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.66 : 516.42 = 300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.66/516.42 = 300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.66x = 516.42 × 300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.66x = 155,359.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,359.79/344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.76

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