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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.03, 475.91 and 261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.03, 475.91 and 261.95 is: 361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.03 : 475.91 = 261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.03/475.91 = 261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.03x = 475.91 × 261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.03x = 124,661.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,661.92/345.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.31

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