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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.26, 476.10 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.26, 476.10 and 286.50 is: 393.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.26 : 476.10 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.26/476.10 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.26x = 476.10 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.26x = 136,402.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,402.65/346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.93

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