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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.09, 479.05 and 335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.09, 479.05 and 335.71 is: 463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.09 : 479.05 = 335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.09/479.05 = 335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.09x = 479.05 × 335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.09x = 160,821.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,821.88/347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.34

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