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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.95, 518.73 and 286.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.95, 518.73 and 286.49 is: 429.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.95 : 518.73 = 286.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.95/518.73 = 286.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.95x = 518.73 × 286.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.95x = 148,608.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,608.36/345.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.57

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