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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.72, 517.32 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.72, 517.32 and 182.52 is: 273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.72 : 517.32 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.72/517.32 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.72x = 517.32 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.72x = 94,421.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,421.25/344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.91

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