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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.03, 517.13 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.03, 517.13 and 264.21 is: 395.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.03 : 517.13 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.03/517.13 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.03x = 517.13 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.03x = 136,629.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,629.60/345.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.99

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