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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.39, 477.83 and 280.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.39, 477.83 and 280.78 is: 387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.39 : 477.83 = 280.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.39/477.83 = 280.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.39x = 477.83 × 280.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.39x = 134,164.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,164.61/346.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.33

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