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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.53, 477.12 and 293.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.53, 477.12 and 293.97 is: 404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.53 : 477.12 = 293.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.53/477.12 = 293.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.53x = 477.12 × 293.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.53x = 140,256.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,256.58/346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.75

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