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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.80, 517.26 and 301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.80, 517.26 and 301.72 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.80 : 517.26 = 301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.80/517.26 = 301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.80x = 517.26 × 301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.80x = 156,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,067.69/344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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