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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.59, 475.70 and 269.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.59, 475.70 and 269.77 is: 372.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.59 : 475.70 = 269.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.59/475.70 = 269.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.59x = 475.70 × 269.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.59x = 128,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,330.22/344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.41

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