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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.17, 476.88 and 290.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.17, 476.88 and 290.91 is: 400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.17 : 476.88 = 290.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.17/476.88 = 290.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.17x = 476.88 × 290.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.17x = 138,729.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,729.16/346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.75

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