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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346, 477.84 and 343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346, 477.84 and 343.60 is: 474.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346 : 477.84 = 343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346/477.84 = 343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346x = 477.84 × 343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346x = 164,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,185.82/346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.53

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