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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.54, 490.14 and 344.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.54, 490.14 and 344.78 is: 475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.54 : 490.14 = 344.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.54/490.14 = 344.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.54x = 490.14 × 344.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.54x = 168,990.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,990.47/355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.31

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