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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.63, 472.05 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.63, 472.05 and 277.02 is: 381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.63 : 472.05 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.63/472.05 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.63x = 472.05 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.63x = 130,767.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,767.29/342.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.66

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