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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 472.36 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 472.36 and 276.96 is: 382.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 472.36 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/472.36 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 472.36 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 130,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,824.83/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.53

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