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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.71, 479.67 and 346.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.71, 479.67 and 346.33 is: 476.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.71 : 479.67 = 346.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.71/479.67 = 346.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.71x = 479.67 × 346.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.71x = 166,122.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,122.66/348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.40

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