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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.53, 473.92 and 264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.53, 473.92 and 264.87 is: 365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.53 : 473.92 = 264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.53/473.92 = 264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.53x = 473.92 × 264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.53x = 125,526.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,526.53/343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.40

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