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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.17, 517.15 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.17, 517.15 and 287.76 is: 431.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.17 : 517.15 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.17/517.15 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.17x = 517.15 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.17x = 148,815.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,815.08/345.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.14

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