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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.40, 445.74 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.40, 445.74 and 261 is: 359.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.40 : 445.74 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.40/445.74 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.40x = 445.74 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.40x = 116,338.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,338.14/323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.73

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