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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.81, 516.57 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.81, 516.57 and 298.64 is: 447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.81 : 516.57 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.81/516.57 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.81x = 516.57 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.81x = 154,268.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,268.46/344.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.40

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