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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.57, 517.94 and 277.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.57, 517.94 and 277.17 is: 415.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.57 : 517.94 = 277.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.57/517.94 = 277.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.57x = 517.94 × 277.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.57x = 143,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,559.61/345.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.43

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