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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.65, 475.13 and 291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.65, 475.13 and 291.98 is: 402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.65 : 475.13 = 291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.65/475.13 = 291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.65x = 475.13 × 291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.65x = 138,728.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,728.46/344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.52

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