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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.90, 476.62 and 279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.90, 476.62 and 279.74 is: 386.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.90 : 476.62 = 279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.90/476.62 = 279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.90x = 476.62 × 279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.90x = 133,329.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,329.68/344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.57

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