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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.29, 477.72 and 272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.29, 477.72 and 272.49 is: 375.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.29 : 477.72 = 272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.29/477.72 = 272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.29x = 477.72 × 272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.29x = 130,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,173.92/346.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.91

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