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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.01, 472.85 and 263.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.01, 472.85 and 263.59 is: 364.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.01 : 472.85 = 263.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.01/472.85 = 263.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.01x = 472.85 × 263.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.01x = 124,638.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,638.53/342.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.43

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