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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.73, 477.06 and 299.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.73, 477.06 and 299.95 is: 412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.73 : 477.06 = 299.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.73/477.06 = 299.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.73x = 477.06 × 299.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.73x = 143,094.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,094.15/346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.70

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