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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.52, 517.56 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.52, 517.56 and 287.60 is: 430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.52 : 517.56 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.52/517.56 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.52x = 517.56 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.52x = 148,850.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,850.26/345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.80

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