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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.52, 475.98 and 262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.52, 475.98 and 262.54 is: 361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.52 : 475.98 = 262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.52/475.98 = 262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.52x = 475.98 × 262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.52x = 124,963.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,963.40/345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.67

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