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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.74, 516.66 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.74, 516.66 and 296.32 is: 444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.74 : 516.66 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.74/516.66 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.74x = 516.66 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.74x = 153,096.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,096.69/344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.09

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