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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.07, 475.21 and 274.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.07, 475.21 and 274.89 is: 379.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.07 : 475.21 = 274.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.07/475.21 = 274.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.07x = 475.21 × 274.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.07x = 130,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,630.48/344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.66

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