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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.09, 474.38 and 284.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.09, 474.38 and 284.85 is: 392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.09 : 474.38 = 284.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.09/474.38 = 284.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.09x = 474.38 × 284.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.09x = 135,129.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,129.63/344.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.72

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