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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 475.56 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 475.56 and 261.72 is: 361.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 475.56 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/475.56 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 475.56 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 124,463.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,463.56/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.08

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