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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.79, 516.45 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.79, 516.45 and 275.94 is: 413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.79 : 516.45 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.79/516.45 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.79x = 516.45 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.79x = 142,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,509.21/344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.32

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