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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.44, 475.55 and 265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.44, 475.55 and 265.62 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.44 : 475.55 = 265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.44/475.55 = 265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.44x = 475.55 × 265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.44x = 126,315.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,315.86/344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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