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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 474.98 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 474.98 and 257 is: 354.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 474.98 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/474.98 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 474.98 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 122,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,069.86/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.81

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