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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.69, 478.77 and 296.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.69, 478.77 and 296.61 is: 409.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.69 : 478.77 = 296.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.69/478.77 = 296.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.69x = 478.77 × 296.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.69x = 142,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,007.97/346.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.61

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