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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 518.46 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 518.46 and 297.40 is: 447.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 518.46 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/518.46 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 518.46 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 154,190.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,190.00/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.03

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