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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.59, 477.60 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.59, 477.60 and 283.32 is: 391.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.59 : 477.60 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.59/477.60 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.59x = 477.60 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.59x = 135,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,312.22/345.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.54

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