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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.27, 477.92 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.27, 477.92 and 318.60 is: 439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.27 : 477.92 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.27/477.92 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.27x = 477.92 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.27x = 152,263.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,263.72/346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.73

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