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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 475.59 and 271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 475.59 and 271.02 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 475.59 = 271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/475.59 = 271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 475.59 × 271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 128,894.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,894.40/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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