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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.53, 477.98 and 263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.53, 477.98 and 263.45 is: 363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.53 : 477.98 = 263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.53/477.98 = 263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.53x = 477.98 × 263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.53x = 125,923.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,923.83/346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.39

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