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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 516.60 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 516.60 and 303.48 is: 454.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 516.60 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/516.60 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 516.60 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 156,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,777.77/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.59

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