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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.49, 475.73 and 290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.49, 475.73 and 290.14 is: 399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.49 : 475.73 = 290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.49/475.73 = 290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.49x = 475.73 × 290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.49x = 138,028.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,028.30/345.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.51

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