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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 514.76 and 303.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 514.76 and 303.89 is: 453.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 514.76 = 303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/514.76 = 303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 514.76 × 303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 156,426.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,426.32/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.57

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