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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.57, 475.55 and 261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.57, 475.55 and 261.54 is: 360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.57 : 475.55 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.57/475.55 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.57x = 475.55 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.57x = 124,374.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,374.04/344.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.96

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