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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.35, 477.41 and 272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.35, 477.41 and 272.54 is: 375.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.35 : 477.41 = 272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.35/477.41 = 272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.35x = 477.41 × 272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.35x = 130,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,115.20/346.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.68

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