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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.76, 476.04 and 299.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.76, 476.04 and 299.05 is: 411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.76 : 476.04 = 299.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.76/476.04 = 299.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.76x = 476.04 × 299.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.76x = 142,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,359.76/345.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.73

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