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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.51, 474.01 and 297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.51, 474.01 and 297.73 is: 409.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.51 : 474.01 = 297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.51/474.01 = 297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.51x = 474.01 × 297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.51x = 141,126.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,126.35/344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.65

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