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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.78, 517.53 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.78, 517.53 and 264.16 is: 395.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.78 : 517.53 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.78/517.53 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.78x = 517.53 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.78x = 136,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,710.72/345.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.37

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