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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.50, 475.20 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.50, 475.20 and 261.52 is: 360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.50 : 475.20 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.50/475.20 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.50x = 475.20 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.50x = 124,274.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,274.30/344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.74

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