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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.54, 467.58 and 265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.54, 467.58 and 265.74 is: 365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.54 : 467.58 = 265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.54/467.58 = 265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.54x = 467.58 × 265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.54x = 124,254.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,254.71/339.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.95

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