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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.72, 475.47 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.72, 475.47 and 256.64 is: 353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.72 : 475.47 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.72/475.47 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.72x = 475.47 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.72x = 122,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,022.24/344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.97

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