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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.37, 477.68 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.37, 477.68 and 294.12 is: 405.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.37 : 477.68 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.37/477.68 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.37x = 477.68 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.37x = 140,493.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,493.77/346.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.62

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