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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.79, 516.04 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.79, 516.04 and 190.35 is: 284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.79 : 516.04 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.79/516.04 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.79x = 516.04 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.79x = 98,227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,227.74/344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.89

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