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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.14, 517.68 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.14, 517.68 and 295.94 is: 443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.14 : 517.68 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.14/517.68 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.14x = 517.68 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.14x = 153,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,202.22/345.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.88

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