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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.05, 478.65 and 277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.05, 478.65 and 277.11 is: 382.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.05 : 478.65 = 277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.05/478.65 = 277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.05x = 478.65 × 277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.05x = 132,638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,638.70/347.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.19

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