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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.85, 475.05 and 275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.85, 475.05 and 275.15 is: 379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.85 : 475.05 = 275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.85/475.05 = 275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.85x = 475.05 × 275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.85x = 130,707.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,707.63/344.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.03

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