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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.52, 478.10 and 276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.52, 478.10 and 276.82 is: 381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.52 : 478.10 = 276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.52/478.10 = 276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.52x = 478.10 × 276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.52x = 132,347.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,347.64/346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.93

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