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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.68, 516.90 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.68, 516.90 and 276.04 is: 413.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.68 : 516.90 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.68/516.90 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.68x = 516.90 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.68x = 142,685.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,685.08/344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.96

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