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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.58, 472.08 and 263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.58, 472.08 and 263.74 is: 363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.58 : 472.08 = 263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.58/472.08 = 263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.58x = 472.08 × 263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.58x = 124,506.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,506.38/342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.44

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