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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.81, 476.74 and 329.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.81, 476.74 and 329.51 is: 455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.81 : 476.74 = 329.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.81/476.74 = 329.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.81x = 476.74 × 329.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.81x = 157,092.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,092.20/344.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.59

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