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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.63, 475.74 and 265.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.63, 475.74 and 265.91 is: 367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.63 : 475.74 = 265.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.63/475.74 = 265.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.63x = 475.74 × 265.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.63x = 126,501.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,501.64/344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.06

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