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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.54, 474.05 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.54, 474.05 and 297.76 is: 409.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.54 : 474.05 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.54/474.05 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.54x = 474.05 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.54x = 141,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,154.46/344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.69

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