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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.79, 517.27 and 101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.79, 517.27 and 101.34 is: 152.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.79 : 517.27 = 101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.79/517.27 = 101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.79x = 517.27 × 101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.79x = 52,418.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,418.47/344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.03

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