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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.16, 477.87 and 276.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.16, 477.87 and 276.19 is: 381.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.16 : 477.87 = 276.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.16/477.87 = 276.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.16x = 477.87 × 276.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.16x = 131,982.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,982.92/346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.28

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