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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.54, 472.71 and 344.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.54, 472.71 and 344.07 is: 470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.54 : 472.71 = 344.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.54/472.71 = 344.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.54x = 472.71 × 344.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.54x = 162,645.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,645.33/345.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.70

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