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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.24, 517.74 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.24, 517.74 and 290.40 is: 435.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.24 : 517.74 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.24/517.74 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.24x = 517.74 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.24x = 150,351.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,351.70/345.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.50

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