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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.35, 474.36 and 261.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.35, 474.36 and 261.43 is: 360.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.35 : 474.36 = 261.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.35/474.36 = 261.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.35x = 474.36 × 261.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.35x = 124,011.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,011.93/344.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.13

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