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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.04, 479.60 and 288.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.04, 479.60 and 288.80 is: 399.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.04 : 479.60 = 288.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.04/479.60 = 288.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.04x = 479.60 × 288.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.04x = 138,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,508.48/347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.11

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