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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.95, 475.79 and 288.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.95, 475.79 and 288.01 is: 397.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.95 : 475.79 = 288.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.95/475.79 = 288.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.95x = 475.79 × 288.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.95x = 137,034.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,034.19/344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.26

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