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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.58, 475.98 and 279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.58, 475.98 and 279.33 is: 385.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.58 : 475.98 = 279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.58/475.98 = 279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.58x = 475.98 × 279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.58x = 132,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,955.49/344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.85

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