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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.09, 477.28 and 293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.09, 477.28 and 293.58 is: 404.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.09 : 477.28 = 293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.09/477.28 = 293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.09x = 477.28 × 293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.09x = 140,119.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,119.86/346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.87

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