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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.72, 517.04 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.72, 517.04 and 128.24 is: 192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.72 : 517.04 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.72/517.04 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.72x = 517.04 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.72x = 66,305.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,305.21/344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.35

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