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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.10, 475.14 and 292.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.10, 475.14 and 292.53 is: 402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.10 : 475.14 = 292.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.10/475.14 = 292.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.10x = 475.14 × 292.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.10x = 138,990.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,990.33/345.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.76

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