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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.72, 477.42 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.72, 477.42 and 268.44 is: 370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.72 : 477.42 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.72/477.42 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.72x = 477.42 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.72x = 128,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,158.62/345.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.70

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