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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.92, 477.34 and 272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.92, 477.34 and 272.42 is: 375.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.92 : 477.34 = 272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.92/477.34 = 272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.92x = 477.34 × 272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.92x = 130,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,036.96/345.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.92

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