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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.58, 477.61 and 313.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.58, 477.61 and 313.03 is: 431.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.58 : 477.61 = 313.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.58/477.61 = 313.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.58x = 477.61 × 313.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.58x = 149,506.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,506.26/346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.38

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