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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.49, 474.36 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.49, 474.36 and 289.14 is: 398.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.49 : 474.36 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.49/474.36 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.49x = 474.36 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.49x = 137,153.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,153.59/344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.14

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