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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.79, 475.25 and 282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.79, 475.25 and 282.51 is: 389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.79 : 475.25 = 282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.79/475.25 = 282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.79x = 475.25 × 282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.79x = 134,261.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,261.46/344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.40

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