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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.90, 516.97 and 276.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.90, 516.97 and 276.55 is: 414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.90 : 516.97 = 276.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.90/516.97 = 276.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.90x = 516.97 × 276.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.90x = 142,968.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,968.05/344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.52

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