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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.35, 495.43 and 344.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.35, 495.43 and 344.67 is: 477.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.35 : 495.43 = 344.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.35/495.43 = 344.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.35x = 495.43 × 344.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.35x = 170,757.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,757.26/357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.84

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