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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.95, 478.91 and 277.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.95, 478.91 and 277.00 is: 382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.95 : 478.91 = 277.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.95/478.91 = 277.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.95x = 478.91 × 277.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.95x = 132,657.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,657.57/346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.35

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