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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.14, 474.50 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.14, 474.50 and 291.60 is: 402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.14 : 474.50 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.14/474.50 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.14x = 474.50 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.14x = 138,364.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,364.20/344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.06

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