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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.79, 469.03 and 265.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.79, 469.03 and 265.81 is: 366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.79 : 469.03 = 265.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.79/469.03 = 265.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.79x = 469.03 × 265.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.79x = 124,670.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,670.52/339.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.91

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