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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.05, 477.90 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.05, 477.90 and 284.49 is: 392.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.05 : 477.90 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.05/477.90 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.05x = 477.90 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.05x = 135,957.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,957.77/346.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.88

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