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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.52, 475.68 and 283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.52, 475.68 and 283.08 is: 390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.52 : 475.68 = 283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.52/475.68 = 283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.52x = 475.68 × 283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.52x = 134,655.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,655.49/344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.85

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