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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 475.57 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 475.57 and 300.50 is: 414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 475.57 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/475.57 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 475.57 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 142,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,908.79/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.32

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