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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.01, 478.44 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.01, 478.44 and 253.68 is: 349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.01 : 478.44 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.01/478.44 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.01x = 478.44 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.01x = 121,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,370.66/347.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.76

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