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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 515.93 and 299.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 515.93 and 299.27 is: 447.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 515.93 = 299.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/515.93 = 299.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 515.93 × 299.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 154,398.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,398.30/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.84

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