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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 517.49 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345, 517.49 and 293.52 is: 440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345 : 517.49 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345/517.49 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345x = 517.49 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345x = 151,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,893.66/345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.27

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