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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.67, 476.06 and 279.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.67, 476.06 and 279.51 is: 386.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.67 : 476.06 = 279.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.67/476.06 = 279.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.67x = 476.06 × 279.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.67x = 133,062.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,062.13/344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.06

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