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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 474.19 and 300.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 474.19 and 300.74 is: 413.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 474.19 = 300.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/474.19 = 300.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 474.19 × 300.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 142,608.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,608.33/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.98

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