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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 474.04 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 474.04 and 261.36 is: 359.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 474.04 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/474.04 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 474.04 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 123,895.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,895.09/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.74

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