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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 476.26 and 327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 476.26 and 327.74 is: 452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 476.26 = 327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/476.26 = 327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 476.26 × 327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 156,089.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,089.45/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.59

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