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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.92, 477.78 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.92, 477.78 and 280.76 is: 387.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.92 : 477.78 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.92/477.78 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.92x = 477.78 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.92x = 134,141.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,141.51/345.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.78

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