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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 475.53 and 271.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 475.53 and 271.05 is: 374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 475.53 = 271.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/475.53 = 271.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 475.53 × 271.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 128,892.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,892.41/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.51

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