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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.72, 475.98 and 286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.72, 475.98 and 286.80 is: 394.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.72 : 475.98 = 286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.72/475.98 = 286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.72x = 475.98 × 286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.72x = 136,511.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,511.06/345.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.86

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