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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.76, 519.04 and 344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.76, 519.04 and 344.96 is: 517.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.76 : 519.04 = 344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.76/519.04 = 344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.76x = 519.04 × 344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.76x = 179,048.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,048.04/345.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.84

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