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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.67, 478.88 and 291.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.67, 478.88 and 291.99 is: 403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.67 : 478.88 = 291.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.67/478.88 = 291.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.67x = 478.88 × 291.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.67x = 139,828.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,828.17/346.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.35

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