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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.48, 475.98 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.48, 475.98 and 290.58 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.48 : 475.98 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.48/475.98 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.48x = 475.98 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.48x = 138,310.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,310.27/345.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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