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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.69, 476.54 and 283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.69, 476.54 and 283.42 is: 390.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.69 : 476.54 = 283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.69/476.54 = 283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.69x = 476.54 × 283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.69x = 135,060.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,060.97/345.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.70

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