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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.97, 475.30 and 260.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.97, 475.30 and 260.93 is: 360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.97 : 475.30 = 260.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.97/475.30 = 260.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.97x = 475.30 × 260.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.97x = 124,017.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,017.00/343.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.55

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