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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.38, 477.68 and 263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.38, 477.68 and 263.49 is: 363.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.38 : 477.68 = 263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.38/477.68 = 263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.38x = 477.68 × 263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.38x = 125,862.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,862.59/346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.37

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