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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.56, 517.73 and 288.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.56, 517.73 and 288.15 is: 431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.56 : 517.73 = 288.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.56/517.73 = 288.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.56x = 517.73 × 288.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.56x = 149,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,183.90/345.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.72

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