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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.28, 517.31 and 287.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.28, 517.31 and 287.17 is: 430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.28 : 517.31 = 287.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.28/517.31 = 287.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.28x = 517.31 × 287.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.28x = 148,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,553.33/345.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.24

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