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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.10, 475.09 and 262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.10, 475.09 and 262.02 is: 361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.10 : 475.09 = 262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.10/475.09 = 262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.10x = 475.09 × 262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.10x = 124,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,483.08/344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.76

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