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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.65, 476.51 and 292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.65, 476.51 and 292.98 is: 403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.65 : 476.51 = 292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.65/476.51 = 292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.65x = 476.51 × 292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.65x = 139,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,607.90/345.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.90

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