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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.84, 516.45 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.84, 516.45 and 267.56 is: 400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.84 : 516.45 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.84/516.45 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.84x = 516.45 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.84x = 138,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,178.78/344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.71

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