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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.44, 478.32 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.44, 478.32 and 267.62 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.44 : 478.32 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.44/478.32 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.44x = 478.32 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.44x = 128,008.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,008.00/346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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