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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.24, 474.72 and 261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.24, 474.72 and 261.44 is: 360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.24 : 474.72 = 261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.24/474.72 = 261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.24x = 474.72 × 261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.24x = 124,110.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,110.80/344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.54

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