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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.97, 471.34 and 276.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.97, 471.34 and 276.45 is: 381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.97 : 471.34 = 276.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.97/471.34 = 276.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.97x = 471.34 × 276.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.97x = 130,301.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,301.94/341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.03

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