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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.43, 478.28 and 267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.43, 478.28 and 267.59 is: 369.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.43 : 478.28 = 267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.43/478.28 = 267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.43x = 478.28 × 267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.43x = 127,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,979.22/346.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.43

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