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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.27, 474.89 and 265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.27, 474.89 and 265.47 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.27 : 474.89 = 265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.27/474.89 = 265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.27x = 474.89 × 265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.27x = 126,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,067.72/344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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