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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.23, 517.03 and 287.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.23, 517.03 and 287.45 is: 430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.23 : 517.03 = 287.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.23/517.03 = 287.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.23x = 517.03 × 287.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.23x = 148,620.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,620.27/345.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.50

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