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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.50, 474.85 and 269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.50, 474.85 and 269.67 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.50 : 474.85 = 269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.50/474.85 = 269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.50x = 474.85 × 269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.50x = 128,054.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,054.92/344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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