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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.95, 477.37 and 300.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.95, 477.37 and 300.17 is: 413.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.95 : 477.37 = 300.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.95/477.37 = 300.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.95x = 477.37 × 300.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.95x = 143,292.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,292.60/346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.01

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