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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.45, 476.91 and 270.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.45, 476.91 and 270.61 is: 373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.45 : 476.91 = 270.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.45/476.91 = 270.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.45x = 476.91 × 270.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.45x = 129,056.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,056.62/345.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.59

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