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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 475.86 and 257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 475.86 and 257.44 is: 355.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 475.86 = 257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/475.86 = 257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 475.86 × 257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 122,505.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,505.40/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.17

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