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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.09, 476.85 and 262.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.09, 476.85 and 262.05 is: 362.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.09 : 476.85 = 262.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.09/476.85 = 262.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.09x = 476.85 × 262.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.09x = 124,958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,958.54/345.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.10

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