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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.79, 517.17 and 207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.79, 517.17 and 207.93 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.79 : 517.17 = 207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.79/517.17 = 207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.79x = 517.17 × 207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.79x = 107,535.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,535.16/344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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