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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.52, 475.26 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.52, 475.26 and 270.60 is: 373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.52 : 475.26 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.52/475.26 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.52x = 475.26 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.52x = 128,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,605.36/344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.29

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