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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.73, 475 and 319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.73, 475 and 319.50 is: 440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.73 : 475 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.73/475 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.73x = 475 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.73x = 151,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,762.50/344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.24

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