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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.84, 477.93 and 262.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.84, 477.93 and 262.89 is: 363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.84 : 477.93 = 262.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.84/477.93 = 262.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.84x = 477.93 × 262.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.84x = 125,643.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,643.02/345.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.30

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