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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.45, 473.09 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.45, 473.09 and 276.84 is: 382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.45 : 473.09 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.45/473.09 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.45x = 473.09 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.45x = 130,968.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,968.85/342.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.45

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