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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.88, 472.08 and 277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.88, 472.08 and 277.60 is: 382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.88 : 472.08 = 277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.88/472.08 = 277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.88x = 472.08 × 277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.88x = 131,049.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,049.41/342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.20

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