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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 516.65 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 516.65 and 263.70 is: 395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 516.65 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/516.65 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 516.65 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 136,239.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,239.29/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.24

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