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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.75, 472.14 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.75, 472.14 and 277.14 is: 381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.75 : 472.14 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.75/472.14 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.75x = 472.14 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.75x = 130,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,848.88/342.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.76

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