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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 517.17 and 286.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 517.17 and 286.65 is: 430.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 517.17 = 286.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/517.17 = 286.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 517.17 × 286.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 148,246.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,246.78/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.07

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