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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.50, 473.88 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.50, 473.88 and 261 is: 360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.50 : 473.88 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.50/473.88 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.50x = 473.88 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.50x = 123,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,682.68/343.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.07

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