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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.28, 474.02 and 291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.28, 474.02 and 291.71 is: 401.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.28 : 474.02 = 291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.28/474.02 = 291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.28x = 474.02 × 291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.28x = 138,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,278.48/344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.64

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