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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.02, 479.38 and 277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.02, 479.38 and 277.54 is: 383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.02 : 479.38 = 277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.02/479.38 = 277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.02x = 479.38 × 277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.02x = 133,047.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,047.13/347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.40

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