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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.67, 475.46 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.67, 475.46 and 261.64 is: 360.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.67 : 475.46 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.67/475.46 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.67x = 475.46 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.67x = 124,399.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,399.35/344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.92

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