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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 478.71 and 288.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 478.71 and 288.77 is: 398.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 478.71 = 288.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/478.71 = 288.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 478.71 × 288.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 138,234.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,234.69/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.74

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