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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.10, 476.52 and 293.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.10, 476.52 and 293.53 is: 404.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.10 : 476.52 = 293.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.10/476.52 = 293.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.10x = 476.52 × 293.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.10x = 139,872.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,872.92/346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.14

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