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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.76, 478.08 and 287.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.76, 478.08 and 287.53 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.76 : 478.08 = 287.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.76/478.08 = 287.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.76x = 478.08 × 287.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.76x = 137,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,462.34/346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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