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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.49, 477.32 and 276.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.49, 477.32 and 276.49 is: 380.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.49 : 477.32 = 276.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.49/477.32 = 276.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.49x = 477.32 × 276.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.49x = 131,974.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,974.21/346.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.89

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