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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.09, 508.14 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.09, 508.14 and 344.25 is: 473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.09 : 508.14 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.09/508.14 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.09x = 508.14 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.09x = 174,927.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,927.20/369.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.94

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