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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.25, 517.06 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.25, 517.06 and 264.25 is: 395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.25 : 517.06 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.25/517.06 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.25x = 517.06 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.25x = 136,633.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,633.11/345.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.75

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