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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.60, 475.13 and 257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.60, 475.13 and 257.12 is: 354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.60 : 475.13 = 257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.60/475.13 = 257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.60x = 475.13 × 257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.60x = 122,165.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,165.43/344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.51

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