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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.92, 473.67 and 304.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.92, 473.67 and 304.77 is: 419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.92 : 473.67 = 304.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.92/473.67 = 304.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.92x = 473.67 × 304.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.92x = 144,360.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,360.41/343.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.75

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