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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.61, 475.34 and 332.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.61, 475.34 and 332.73 is: 458.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.61 : 475.34 = 332.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.61/475.34 = 332.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.61x = 475.34 × 332.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.61x = 158,158.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,158.21/344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.95

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