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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 474.66 and 298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 474.66 and 298.05 is: 410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 474.66 = 298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/474.66 = 298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 474.66 × 298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 141,472.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,472.41/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.35

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