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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.29, 478.49 and 276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.29, 478.49 and 276.92 is: 382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.29 : 478.49 = 276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.29/478.49 = 276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.29x = 478.49 × 276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.29x = 132,499.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,499.67/346.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.63

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