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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 517.29 and 207.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 517.29 and 207.91 is: 311.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 517.29 = 207.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/517.29 = 207.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 517.29 × 207.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 107,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,546.14/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.94

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