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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.04, 519.84 and 278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.04, 519.84 and 278.19 is: 416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.04 : 519.84 = 278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.04/519.84 = 278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.04x = 519.84 × 278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.04x = 144,614.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,614.29/347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.71

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