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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 476.38 and 271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345, 476.38 and 271.70 is: 375.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345 : 476.38 = 271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345/476.38 = 271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345x = 476.38 × 271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345x = 129,432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,432.45/345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.17

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