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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.96, 516.72 and 267.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.96, 516.72 and 267.65 is: 400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.96 : 516.72 = 267.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.96/516.72 = 267.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.96x = 516.72 × 267.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.96x = 138,300.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,300.11/344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.92

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