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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.52, 477.90 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.52, 477.90 and 299.88 is: 413.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.52 : 477.90 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.52/477.90 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.52x = 477.90 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.52x = 143,312.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,312.65/346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.57

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