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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.70, 509.89 and 344.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.70, 509.89 and 344.86 is: 475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.70 : 509.89 = 344.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.70/509.89 = 344.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.70x = 509.89 × 344.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.70x = 175,836.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,836.39/369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.63

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