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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.79, 516.39 and 207.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.79, 516.39 and 207.53 is: 310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.79 : 516.39 = 207.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.79/516.39 = 207.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.79x = 516.39 × 207.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.79x = 107,166.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,166.16/344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.82

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