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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.54, 477.75 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.54, 477.75 and 276.84 is: 381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.54 : 477.75 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.54/477.75 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.54x = 477.75 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.54x = 132,260.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,260.31/346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.66

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