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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.81, 514.66 and 301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.81, 514.66 and 301.73 is: 450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.81 : 514.66 = 301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.81/514.66 = 301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.81x = 514.66 × 301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.81x = 155,288.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,288.36/344.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.36

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