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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.08, 475.65 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.08, 475.65 and 270.26 is: 372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.08 : 475.65 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.08/475.65 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.08x = 475.65 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.08x = 128,546.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,546.63/345.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.52

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