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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 517.40 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 517.40 and 281.04 is: 421.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 517.40 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/517.40 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 517.40 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 145,410.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,410.10/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.77

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