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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.60, 475.26 and 257.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.60, 475.26 and 257.48 is: 355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.60 : 475.26 = 257.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.60/475.26 = 257.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.60x = 475.26 × 257.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.60x = 122,369.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,369.94/344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.11

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