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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.84, 476.87 and 283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.84, 476.87 and 283.47 is: 390.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.84 : 476.87 = 283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.84/476.87 = 283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.84x = 476.87 × 283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.84x = 135,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,176.92/345.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.87

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