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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.71, 472 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.71, 472 and 276.46 is: 381.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.71 : 472 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.71/472 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.71x = 472 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.71x = 130,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,486.76/341.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.87

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