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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.09, 477.39 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.09, 477.39 and 252.72 is: 348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.09 : 477.39 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.09/477.39 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.09x = 477.39 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.09x = 120,646.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,646.00/346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.60

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