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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.74, 477.22 and 275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.74, 477.22 and 275.77 is: 380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.74 : 477.22 = 275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.74/477.22 = 275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.74x = 477.22 × 275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.74x = 131,605.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,605.31/345.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.65

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