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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.80, 517.38 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.80, 517.38 and 344.34 is: 513.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.80 : 517.38 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.80/517.38 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.80x = 517.38 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.80x = 178,154.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,154.63/346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.71

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