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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 517.32 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 517.32 and 293.16 is: 439.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 517.32 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/517.32 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 517.32 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 151,657.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,657.53/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.74

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