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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.97, 477.72 and 294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.97, 477.72 and 294.41 is: 405.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.97 : 477.72 = 294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.97/477.72 = 294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.97x = 477.72 × 294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.97x = 140,645.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,645.55/346.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.35

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