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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.66, 475.27 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.66, 475.27 and 297.88 is: 410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.66 : 475.27 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.66/475.27 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.66x = 475.27 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.66x = 141,571.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,571.49/344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.76

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