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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.38, 475.32 and 286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.38, 475.32 and 286.06 is: 394.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.38 : 475.32 = 286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.38/475.32 = 286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.38x = 475.32 × 286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.38x = 135,970.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,970.04/344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.83

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