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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 475.13 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 475.13 and 274.14 is: 378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 475.13 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/475.13 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 475.13 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 130,250.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,250.77/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.46

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