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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.55, 478.41 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.55, 478.41 and 267.69 is: 369.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.55 : 478.41 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.55/478.41 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.55x = 478.41 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.55x = 128,063.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,063.33/346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.54

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