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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.66, 475.80 and 274.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.66, 475.80 and 274.69 is: 379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.66 : 475.80 = 274.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.66/475.80 = 274.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.66x = 475.80 × 274.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.66x = 130,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,695.12/344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.20

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