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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.38, 477.57 and 284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.38, 477.57 and 284.10 is: 391.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.38 : 477.57 = 284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.38/477.57 = 284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.38x = 477.57 × 284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.38x = 135,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,677.64/346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.70

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