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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.78, 518.22 and 263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.78, 518.22 and 263.94 is: 395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.78 : 518.22 = 263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.78/518.22 = 263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.78x = 518.22 × 263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.78x = 136,778.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,778.99/345.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.57

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