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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.67, 477.50 and 290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.67, 477.50 and 290.99 is: 401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.67 : 477.50 = 290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.67/477.50 = 290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.67x = 477.50 × 290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.67x = 138,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,947.46/345.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.97

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