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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.27, 554.82 and 346.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.27, 554.82 and 346.34 is: 477.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.27 : 554.82 = 346.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.27/554.82 = 346.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.27x = 554.82 × 346.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.27x = 192,153.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,153.33/402.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.68

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