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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.94, 473.78 and 277.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.94, 473.78 and 277.33 is: 383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.94 : 473.78 = 277.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.94/473.78 = 277.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.94x = 473.78 × 277.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.94x = 131,393.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,393.41/342.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.14

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