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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.36, 555.66 and 346.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.36, 555.66 and 346.79 is: 478.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.36 : 555.66 = 346.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.36/555.66 = 346.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.36x = 555.66 × 346.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.36x = 192,697.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,697.33/402.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.92

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