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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.90, 516.87 and 267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.90, 516.87 and 267.95 is: 401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.90 : 516.87 = 267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.90/516.87 = 267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.90x = 516.87 × 267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.90x = 138,492.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,492.73/344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.55

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