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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 477.60 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 477.60 and 272.94 is: 376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 477.60 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/477.60 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 477.60 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 130,356.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,356.14/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.73

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