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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.69, 477.92 and 284.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.69, 477.92 and 284.42 is: 392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.69 : 477.92 = 284.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.69/477.92 = 284.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.69x = 477.92 × 284.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.69x = 135,930.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,930.01/346.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.08

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