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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.93, 517.76 and 306.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.93, 517.76 and 306.65 is: 460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.93 : 517.76 = 306.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.93/517.76 = 306.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.93x = 517.76 × 306.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.93x = 158,772.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,772.02/344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.31

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