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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.92, 472.44 and 276.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.92, 472.44 and 276.31 is: 381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.92 : 472.44 = 276.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.92/472.44 = 276.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.92x = 472.44 × 276.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.92x = 130,539.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,539.90/341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.78

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