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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.84, 516.78 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.84, 516.78 and 276.52 is: 414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.84 : 516.78 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.84/516.78 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.84x = 516.78 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.84x = 142,900.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,900.01/344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.40

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