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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.39, 474.29 and 285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.39, 474.29 and 285.63 is: 393.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.39 : 474.29 = 285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.39/474.29 = 285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.39x = 474.29 × 285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.39x = 135,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,469.32/344.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.37

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