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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.57, 475.50 and 271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.57, 475.50 and 271.43 is: 374.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.57 : 475.50 = 271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.57/475.50 = 271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.57x = 475.50 × 271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.57x = 129,065.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,065.39/344.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.57

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