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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.73, 475.69 and 298.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.73, 475.69 and 298.95 is: 411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.73 : 475.69 = 298.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.73/475.69 = 298.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.73x = 475.69 × 298.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.73x = 142,206.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,206.78/345.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.33

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