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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.39, 477.66 and 276.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.39, 477.66 and 276.13 is: 381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.39 : 477.66 = 276.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.39/477.66 = 276.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.39x = 477.66 × 276.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.39x = 131,896.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,896.26/345.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.88

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