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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.43, 475.47 and 261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.43, 475.47 and 261.59 is: 361.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.43 : 475.47 = 261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.43/475.47 = 261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.43x = 475.47 × 261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.43x = 124,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,375.82/344.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.11

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