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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.91, 476.38 and 261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.91, 476.38 and 261.88 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.91 : 476.38 = 261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.91/476.38 = 261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.91x = 476.38 × 261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.91x = 124,754.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,754.39/344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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