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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.57, 476.28 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.57, 476.28 and 262.64 is: 361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.57 : 476.28 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.57/476.28 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.57x = 476.28 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.57x = 125,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,091.37/345.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.99

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