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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.85, 475.38 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.85, 475.38 and 282.58 is: 389.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.85 : 475.38 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.85/475.38 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.85x = 475.38 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.85x = 134,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,332.88/344.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.54

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